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No. 7,231 in Chinese

红卫兵

"Red Guards" - A mass youth movement in China during the Cultural Revolution (1966–1976) that supported Mao Zedong's policies.

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  • 在历史书中,红卫兵是文化大革命时期的重要人物。

    In history books, the Red Guards were important figures during the Cultural Revolution.

    Here '红卫兵' is used to refer to the historical student movement group during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.

  • 小明穿了一件红卫兵制服参加戏剧表演。

    Xiao Ming wore a Red Guard uniform to participate in the theater performance.

    Here '红卫兵' is used to describe the uniform associated with the historical group, symbolizing a period or costume.

  • 他们像红卫兵一样激情洋溢地参与了环保活动。

    They participated in the environmental protection activities with fervor, like the Red Guards.

    Here '红卫兵' is metaphorically used to describe the passionate and zealous attitude akin to what is historically attributed to the Red Guards.

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