Zhou En-lai
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8.8
- proper noun
- Zhou En-lai served as the first Premier of the People's Republic of China from 1949 until his death in 1976.
Examples
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As Premier, Zhou En-lai was known for his diplomatic skills and pragmatic approach to foreign policy.
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Zhou En-lai played a crucial role in the founding of the People's Republic of China.
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Many consider Zhou En-lai one of the most influential leaders in modern Chinese history.
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Zhou En-lai was a prominent leader.
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What did Zhou En-lai accomplish?
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As a key figure in Chinese politics, Zhou En-lai helped to steer the nation through significant reforms.
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Historians widely acknowledge Zhou En-lai for his contributions to modernizing China's economy.
Synonyms
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9.1
A Chinese political leader who served as China's premier from 1949 to 1976
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7.7
A Chinese communist leader who was the first Premier and led China's foreign policy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Zhou + En-lai
This is a proper name for a historical political figure, not a compositional phrase whose meaning can be derived from constituent lexical meanings. The elements 'Zhou' and 'En-lai' are name components (not productive English words), so a B1 learner who knows those parts would not be able to infer the referent or biographical meaning from them alone.
Etymology
Zhou En-lai was a Chinese leader who helped start the People's Republic of China and served as its first 'Premier' from 1949 to 1976. Imagine him calmly sitting at a table, quietly solving problems and talking with other leaders. That steady image helps explain why people remember him as a skilled negotiator and a steady leader.