How Chinese Youth Commemorate the May Fourth Movement

In 1949, the new government of China declared May 4 National Youth Day to preserve and develop the spirit of patriotism and democracy of the May Fourth Movement. Since then, all kinds of commemorative activities are held annually across the country. Many young people participate in volunteering activities and social practices. Some places hold coming-of age ceremonies for young adults on Youth Day.

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patriot：爱国者

patriotism：爱国主义

democracy：民主主义（demo- 人民，民众；cracy- = rule 统治）

commemorative：纪念的

commemorate：纪念（com- 一起 + memor- 记忆 = 一起记=>纪念）

ceremony：典礼；仪式（a graduation ceremony 毕业典礼）