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Mao Tsetung

Mao Tsetung

6.6
A Chinese communist leader who founded and led China from 1949 to 1976
  • proper noun
translation icon : Mao Tsetung
  • Mao Tsetung played a central role in shaping modern Chinese history.

Examples

  • Mao Tsetung was the founding father of the People's Republic of China, establishing the communist government in 1949.

  • The leadership style of Mao Tsetung has been the subject of much debate among historians.

  • Many Chinese cities have statues commemorating Mao Tsetung and his legacy.

  • Did Mao Tsetung really believe in the Cultural Revolution?

  • What were the main ideas of Mao Tsetung?

  • Many schools in China teach about Mao Tsetung and his influence on the country's development.

  • The policies implemented by Mao Tsetung have left a lasting impact on Chinese society and politics.

Synonyms

Mao
vsMao Tsetung
98 5.3

The Chinese communist leader who founded and led the People's Republic of China from 1949 to 1976

is the longer formal name used in full or official references
Mao Zedong
vsMao Tsetung
1 3.8

A Chinese communist leader who helped found the People's Republic of China

highlights the full leadership period from establishment until death

Surface Forms

Mao Tsetung main

Morphology

Mao + Tsetung

This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; the meaning (identity and biographical information) is not compositionally derived from the constituent words. 'Tsetung' carries no independent lexical meaning and knowing the parts does not allow a B1 learner to infer the referent beyond that it names a person, so the expression is opaque.

Etymology

Mao Tsetung is an older English spelling for the Chinese leader now usually written Mao Zedong. 'Mao' is his 'family name' and 'Tsetung' is an old English way to spell 'Zedong', so when you see Mao Tsetung it means that same famous leader.