半边天 (bàn biān tiān) — half the sky (literal); women (as a group, especially in the context of social contribution)
Definition
A figurative term for 'women' (as a social force), from the saying 'women hold up half the sky.' Used collectively to praise women's contribution to society and work, not as a neutral label for individual women.
noun
half the sky (literal)women (as a group, especially in the context of social contribution)
Examples
- ，半边天。Rú jīn, bàn biān tiān zài gè háng gè yè dōu fā huī zhe zhòng yào zuò yòng.Today, women play an important role in all walks of life.
- 半边天，。Tā shì wǒ men gōng sī de bàn biān tiān, néng lì fēi cháng qiáng.She is a pillar of our company (a woman who holds up half the sky), very capable.
- 半边天，。Zhè bù jì lù piàn jiǎng shù le bàn biān tiān de gù shi, lìng rén gǎn dòng.This documentary tells the stories of women, which is touching.
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