Definition
八九年 refers to the year 1989 in Chinese, but in mainland Chinese discourse it is a politically sensitive reference to the Tiananmen Square protests and subsequent crackdown. The term is often avoided in official media and can carry strong political connotations. As a learner, you may encounter it in historical or political contexts, but be aware that its use is restricted in certain settings.
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the year 1989 (often referring to the Tiananmen Square protests)
Examples
- 八九年。bā de shìjiàn zài Zhōngguó hěn shǎo bèi gōngkāi tǎolùn.The events of 1989 are rarely discussed publicly in China.
- 八九年。Yǒuxiē lìshǐ xuéjiā zài yánjiū bā de dàng'àn.Some historians are researching the archives of 1989.
- 八九年。Guānyú bā de tǎolùn xūyào fēicháng jǐnshèn.Discussions about 1989 require great caution.
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