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    Referring to "left-wing" political ideology with 左翼 (zuǒyì)

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    左翼 (zuǒyì) is a noun meaning "left-wing" or "the left." It refers to political positions or parties that advocate for social equality, progressive reform, and greater government involvement in the economy. It is commonly used in political discussions, as in 中左翼 (center-left).

    Examples

    • 这位候选人代表左翼政党参加选举。

      zhè wèi hòuxuǎnrén dàibiǎo zuǒyì zhèngdǎng cānjiā xuǎnjǔ.

      This candidate is running in the election representing a left-wing party.

    • 左翼思想在二十世纪影响了很多国家。

      zuǒyì sīxiǎng zài èrshí shìjì yǐngxiǎng le hěn duō guójiā.

      Left-wing thought influenced many countries in the twentieth century.

    • 他的政治立场偏向左翼。

      tā de zhèngzhì lìchǎng piānxiàng zuǒyì.

      His political stance leans toward the left wing.

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