chou en-lai
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Definition
Proper noun A Chinese revolutionary and communist leader who served as the first Premier of the People's Republic of China from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976. He was a key diplomat and a major figure in the Chinese Communist Party.
Usage
This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure. * Chou En-lai was a central figure in the Chinese Revolution. * The foreign policy of Chou En-lai helped shape modern China's international relations.
Advanced Usage
- The name is often encountered in historical, political, and biographical contexts concerning 20th-century China.
- In contemporary transliteration systems (Pinyin), the name is more commonly written as Zhou Enlai. "Chou En-lai" represents an older Wade-Giles romanization.
Variants and Related Words
- Zhou Enlai: The modern Pinyin romanization of the same name.
- Premier Zhou: A common title used to refer to him.
Synonyms
- Zhou Enlai
- Premier Zhou
Noun
- Chinese revolutionary and communist leader (1898-1976)