白色恐怖 — “An atmosphere of intense fear and suppression”
白色恐怖 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an atmosphere of intense fear and suppression”. Often referring to a period of severe repression or widespread panic. Literally, “white terror”.
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白色恐怖 Pronunciation and Pinyin
白色恐怖 Character Breakdown
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在那个严格管理的机构里，一旦犯错，就会面临严厉的惩罚，使得人人自危，弥漫着一种白色恐怖。
In that strictly managed institution, making a mistake meant severe punishment, making everyone feel insecure and creating an atmosphere of white terror.
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- bái白fà发xié偕lǎo老grow old together as a loving couple
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What does 白色恐怖 mean?
白色恐怖 (bái sè kǒng bù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an atmosphere of intense fear and suppression”.
How do you pronounce 白色恐怖?
白色恐怖 is pronounced bái sè kǒng bù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 白色恐怖 literally mean?
Literally, 白色恐怖 means “white terror”. It is used to mean “an atmosphere of intense fear and suppression”.
What is the Chinese definition of 白色恐怖?
白：惨白。指反动派残酷镇压人民的恐怖气氛。