Expressions with Chinese characteristics

A path of salvaging the country and the nation 救国救民的道路

Emancipate the mind and seek truth from facts 解放思想、实事求是

The cause of building socialism with Chinese characteristics 建设有中国特色的社会主义

Uphold the guiding role of Marxism 坚持马克思主义的指导地位

Lofty ideals, moral integrity, a better education and a good sense of discipline 有理想，有道德，有文化，有纪律

Enhance the creativity, rallying power and combat capability of the Party 增强党的创造力、凝聚力和战斗力

Be good at summing up experience, uphold the truth, correct mistakes, and be modest and prudent 善于总结经验、坚持真理、纠正错误、谦虚谨慎

The contradiction between productive forces and the relations of production and between economic base and superstructure 生产力和生产关系、经济基础和上层建筑之间的矛盾

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start from scratch 白手起家European Commission President Romano Prodi and Swedish Prime Minister Goran Persson said it would be a "tragic mistake" to tear up the agreement signed one year ago and start from scratch.

put on airs 摆架子The haughty and conceited, who belittle others and put on arrogant airs, are always disliked by the created and punished by the Creator.

show magnanimity 采取高姿态The senior parliament member urged the State government to show magnanimity to farmers by giving their own subsidy while local governments should follow suit to make fertilizer more affordable to farmers.

dawdle along 磨洋工We might dawdle along and suffer a declining of national greatness. For our freedom and democratic system are not likely to survive just because we believe in them and enjoy them. It needs devotion from all of us.

encroach upon 染指The State or any political subdivision of the State shall not undertake any project which will encroach upon, damage or destroy any historic property included in the National Register of Historic Places.

smell a rat 感到不妙Two Democrats say they smell a rat in the arrangement between Saif Corp and Associated Oregon Industries and have begun to take corresponding measures; others see politics behind the objection.

be disgruntled/be in a fit of pique 闹情绪We are sorry to report that disgruntled editor Daniel S. Levine has resigned because of an ongoing dispute over wages, benefits and working conditions at this magazine.

Politician Pauline Hanson resigned from her party at a meeting last year in a fit of pique but was persuaded to return, according to party sources.

get snubbed 碰钉子The film "Titanic" was of course mainstream, but 1999's Oscar nominees were so diverse that it is no surprise that some worthy, yet controversial films get snubbed.

argue for the sake of arguing/ bicker 抬杠Those who simply need to argue for the sake of arguing, and those who wish to convert everyone on the Internet to "the one true faith" are encouraged to try this news group. It is used to that sort of thing.

The partisan bickering prompted the chairman to warn that delays threatened to shut down state government and every participant should keep calm.

invite a bid 招标It is recommended that you assign a Bidder ID that protects the anonymity of the company you wish to invite to bid.

produce the equalizer 追平The US Women's Team allowed a goal in the middle of the second half, but could not produce an equalizer despite dominating the flow of the game, and fell to China, 2-1, in the championship match of Algarve Cup.

The following are terms from the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

to build a well-off society in an all-round way建设全面小康社会

period of important strategic opportunities重要战略机遇期

to create a new situation in building socialism with Chinese characteristics开创具有中国特色的社会主义建设新局面

to build a contingent of high-calibre leading cadres建设高素质的领导干部队伍

to enhance confidence, do a solid job, take a clear-cut stand and never waver in carrying on the fight in depth坚定信心，扎实工作，旗帜鲜明，毫无动摇

to build a clean and honest government 廉政建设

to run the country by combining the rule of law with the rule of virtue依法制国，以德治国

to maintain a sustained, rapid and sound development of the national economy保持国民经济持续、快速、健康发展

to use IT to propel industrialization, which will, in turn, stimulate IT application信息化带动工业化，工业化促进信息化

to cultivate new economic growth points培育新的经济增长点

to find jobs on one's own/to become self-employed自谋职业/自主创业

three represents theory (the Party must always represent the requirements of the development of China's advanced productive forces, the orientation of the development of China's advanced culture, and the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority 三个代表（始终代表先进生产力的发展要求，代表先进文化的前进方向，始终代表中国人民的根本利益）

three emphases education (to stress theoretical study, political awareness and good conduct)三讲教育：讲学习，讲政治，讲正气

emancipating the mind, seeking truth from facts, coming up with new ideas in respect of theory, carrying forward our cause into the future, keeping pace with the times解放思想，实事求是，开拓创新，继往开来，于时俱进

combating and preventing corruption resolutely as a major political task of the whole Party坚决反对和防止腐败是全党一项重大的政治任务

the two major historic subjects of enhancing the abilities of administration and art of leadership and resisting corruption, guarding against degeneration and warding off risks两个历史性课题（提高党的执政能力和领导水平，提高拒腐防变和抵御风险的能力）

socialist democratic politics with Chinese characteristics有中国特色的社会主义民主政治

the strategy of rejuvenating the country through science and education科教兴国战略

strategic adjustment of the economic structure经济结构的战略性调整

household contract management家庭承包经营

outward-looking economy外向型经济

basic old-age pension system/ medical insurance system/ unemployment insurance system/ subsistence allowances for urban residents养老保险制度/医疗保险制度/失业保险制度/城市居民最低生活保障制度/

superstition and pseudo-science迷信与伪科学

top-notch innovative personnel拔剑创新人才

people-to-people diplomacy民间外交

overall national strength综合国力

essential for the Party to give top priority to development in governing and rejuvenating the country发展是我党执政兴国的第一要务

to hold high the banner of Deng Xiaoping Theory and carry out the important "Three Represents" thoughts高举邓小平理论伟大旗帜，全面贯彻“三个代表”重要思想