Definition
四有 is a political slogan from the 1980s that refers to the 'Four Haves' — a set of qualities citizens (especially youth) should cultivate: revolutionary ideals (有理想), sound morals (有道德), good education (有文化), and a strong sense of discipline (有纪律). It's a fixed compound used in official discourse, often in the phrase 四有新人 ('Four Haves new generation'). You'll encounter it in political texts, speeches, and education campaigns, but it's not used in everyday conversation.
n.
(political term) the 'Four Haves' — revolutionary idealssound moralsgood educationand strong discipline
Examples
- 四有，。Xuéxiào yào péiyǎng sì yǒu xīnrén, ràng xuéshēng quánmiàn fāzhǎn.Schools should cultivate the 'Four Haves' new generation, allowing students to develop comprehensively.
- 四有，。sì yǒu bùjǐn shì kǒuhào, gèng shì duì měi gè gōngmín de yāoqiú.The 'Four Haves' is not just a slogan but also a requirement for every citizen.
- 四有。Tā jīngcháng yòng sì yǒu de biāozhǔn lái yāoqiú zìjǐ.He often uses the standard of the 'Four Haves' to demand of himself.
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