Definition
半边天 (bàn biān tiān) literally means 'half the sky' and is a well-known Chinese expression from a Mao-era slogan that women hold up half the sky. It refers to women as a group, emphasizing their equal contribution to society. The term is often used in formal or celebratory contexts to highlight women's roles.
noun
half the sky (literal)women (as a group, especially in the context of social contribution)
Examples
- ，半边天。Rújīn, bàn biān tiān zài gè háng gè yè dōu fāhuī zhe zhòngyào zuòyòng.Today, women play an important role in all walks of life.
- 半边天，。Tā shì wǒmen gōngsī de bàn biān tiān, nénglì fēicháng qiáng.She is a pillar of our company (a woman who holds up half the sky), very capable.
- 半边天，。Zhè bù jìlùpiàn jiǎngshù le bàn biān tiān de gùshì, lìng rén gǎndòng.This documentary tells the stories of women, which is touching.
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