半边天

bàn biān tiān

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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male chauvinism

male chauvinism, as opposite to women's empowerment

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equality of the sexes

gender equality, related to the idea of women holding up half the sky

Originates from Mao Zedong's quote '妇女能顶半边天' (women hold up half the sky), symbolizing women's equality and contribution.

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她是半边天，也是家庭的支柱。

She is the woman of the house and also the pillar of the family.

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fig. nowadays, women have an equal part to play in society

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half of sth