Chiang Chung-cheng

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Definition

Proper noun A historical figure: Chiang Chung-cheng, also known as Chiang Kai-shek, was a 20th-century Chinese military and political leader. He led the Nationalist government in China, was defeated by the Communists in the civil war after World War II, and subsequently led the Republic of China on Taiwan until his death.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Chiang Chung-cheng fled to the island of Taiwan in 1949.
    • The policies of Chiang Chung-cheng shaped the development of post-war Taiwan.
    • Historians often debate the legacy of Chiang Chung-cheng.
Advanced Usage
  • This name is the official given name of the figure more commonly known in the West as Chiang Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi in Pinyin). "Kai-shek" is a courtesy name.
  • The name is often used in formal historical or biographical contexts to refer specifically to the individual, distinct from the institutions he led.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chiang Kai-shek: The most common Westernized name for the same figure.
  • Generalissimo Chiang: A title reflecting his military rank.
  • President Chiang: A title reflecting his political role on Taiwan.
Synonyms
  • Jiang Jieshi (the Pinyin romanization of the same name).
  • The Generalissimo.
Notes on Meaning
  • The name "Chiang Chung-cheng" refers exclusively to the historical person. It is not used as a common noun or to describe a concept or ideology, though it is intrinsically linked to Chinese Nationalism (Kuomintang) and the history of the Republic of China on Taiwan.
Noun
  1. Chinese military and political figure; in the Chinese civil war that followed World War II he was defeated by the Chinese communists and in 1949 was forced to withdraw to Taiwan where he served as president of Nationalist China until his death (1897-1975)

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