tam dân
Definition
- Proper noun:
- The Three Principles of the People: A political philosophy developed by Sun Yat-sen, forming the foundational ideology for the Republic of China. The three principles are Dân tộc độc lập (Nationalism/Independence), Dân quyền tự do (Democracy/Rights of the People), and Dân sinh hạnh phúc (People's Livelihood/Social Welfare).
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Chủ nghĩa Tam Dân là tư tưởng cốt lõi của Tôn Trung Sơn. (The Three Principles of the People is the core philosophy of Sun Yat-sen.)
- Cờ của Trung Hoa Dân Quốc tượng trưng cho tinh thần Tam Dân. (The flag of the Republic of China symbolizes the spirit of the Three Principles.)
Advanced Usage
- "Chủ nghĩa Tam Dân": Often used as a compound term meaning "The Three Principles of the People ideology" or "Tridemism."
- Chủ nghĩa Tam Dân đã ảnh hưởng sâu sắc đến lịch sử Trung Quốc hiện đại. (Tridemism profoundly influenced modern Chinese history.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tridemism (n): The English term for the political ideology based on the Three Principles.
- Tam Dân Chủ Nghĩa (n): An alternative Vietnamese term for the same ideology.
Synonyms
- Three Principles of the People: The direct English translation.
- Sun Yat-senism: Refers to the broader political philosophy of Sun Yat-sen, which is centered on the Three Principles.
Related Concepts
- Dân tộc: Nation, people; corresponds to the principle of Nationalism.
- Dân quyền: Civil rights, people's power; corresponds to the principle of Democracy.
- Dân sinh: People's livelihood, social welfare; corresponds to the principle of Social Welfare.