comrade; fellow person; a form of address
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
comrade; a person who shares the same ideals and fights for a common cause
formalOriginally a political term, used extensively within the Chinese Communist Party and other socialist movements. It implies a deep shared commitment.
They are revolutionary comrades who fought side by side.
We pay tribute to this comrade who sacrificed his life heroically.
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Party members call each other 'comrade'.
noun
a form of address; fellow person; buddy
formalA common and formal way to address a stranger or acquaintance, especially in official, public, or professional settings in mainland China. It's neutral and can be combined with other titles (e.g., 老同志, 女同志).
Comrade (this woman), please go this way.
Old comrade, what is your opinion on this matter?
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Comrade, may I ask your surname?
Comrade Zhang has already arrived at the meeting room.
Please notify the relevant comrades to come to the meeting.