laogai

lao·gai

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lou-gahy]
- /ˈlaʊˈgaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lou-gahy]
- /ˈlaʊˈgaɪ/

Definitions of laogai word

noun laogai the system of forced-labor camps, prisons, etc., in China. 1
noun laogai a forced labour camp in China, run as part of its criminal justice system 0
noun laogai The use of prison labor and prison farms in the People's Republic of China. 0

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Origin of laogai

First appearance:

before 1990

One of the 1% newest English words

1990-95; < Chinese: literally, reform through labor

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Parts of speech for Laogai

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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laogai popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

laogai usage trend in Literature

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