Definition
第三世界 is a geopolitical term from Mao Zedong's Three Worlds theory, referring to developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In modern Chinese it's used similarly to the English 'Third World' but carries historical and political weight from the Cold War era. You'll encounter it in discussions of international relations, development, and global south solidarity.
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Third World
Examples
- 第三世界。Xǔduō dì sān shì jiè guójiā zhèngzài nǔlì fāzhǎn jīngjì.Many Third World countries are working hard to develop their economies.
- 第三世界。Zhège zǔzhī zhǔyào bāngzhù dì sān shì jiè gǎishàn yīliáo tiáojiàn.This organization mainly helps the Third World improve medical conditions.
- 第三世界。dì sān shì jiè de gàiniàn zuìzǎo shì yóu Máo Zédōng tíchū de.The concept of the Third World was first proposed by Mao Zedong.
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