华国锋

華國鋒

HuáGuófēng

popculture

Meanings

1 Hua Guofeng (1921-2008), Chinese communist leader
2 Mao Zedong's designated successor, CCP Chairman 1976-1981, Premier 1976-1980

Characters

splendid, China (surname Hua)

point, blade, vanguard

Examples

华国锋是毛泽东亲自选定的接班人。

Huá Guófēng shì Máo Zédōng qīnzì xuǎndìng de jiēbānrén.

Hua Guofeng was the successor Mao Zedong personally chose.

华国锋任内粉碎了四人帮。

Huá Guófēng rènnèi fěnsuì le Sìrénbāng.

During Hua Guofeng's tenure, the Gang of Four was crushed.

Tips

history

Hua is remembered for his '两个凡是' (Two Whatevers) policy — whatever Mao decided must be upheld. He was gradually sidelined by Deng Xiaoping starting in 1978.

Stroke Order

华 huá

国 guó

锋 fēng