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The '''Young Pioneers of China''' ({{zh-stp|s=中国少年先锋队|t=中國少年先鋒隊|p=Zhōngguó shàonián xiānfēng duì}}; abbr. {{zh-stp|s=少先队|t=少先隊|p=shàoxiānduì}}) is a mass [[youth organization]] for children in the [[People's Republic of China]]. The Young Pioneers of China is run by the [[Communist Youth League]], an organization of older youth that comes under the [[Communist Party of China]]. The Young Pioneers of China is similar to [[Pioneer Movement]]s that exist or existed in many Communist countries around the world. |
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{{Infobox hurricane current |
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|name=Hurricane Norbert |
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|time=8 a.m. [[Pacific Daylight Time|PDT]] (1500 [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]]) [[October 9]]<!-- SAME DAY, PDT AND UTC: TIME PDT (TIME UTC) DATE. DIFFERENT DAYS, PDT AND UTC: TIME PDT DATE PDT (TIME UTC DATE UTC) ///NOTICE THE DATE UTC INSIDE THE PARENTHESIS NOT OUTSIDE--> |
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|category=cat1 |
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|type=hurricane |
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|image=Norbert 2008-10-08 at 2055 UTC.jpg |
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|track=2008 15E 5-day track.gif |
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|location=[[latitude|18.0°N]] [[longitude|112.7°W]] ± 20 nm<br />About 385 mi (620 km) [[south-southwest|SSW]] of S. tip of [[Baja California]] |
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|1sustained=100 [[Knot (speed)|knots]] {{!}} 125 [[mph]] {{!}} 210 [[km/h]] |
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|gusts=120 knots {{!}} 140 mph {{!}} 220 km/h |
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|pressure=960 [[mbar]] ([[hPa]]) {{!}} 28.35 [[inHg]] |
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|movement=[[northwest|NW]] at 6 kt {{!}} 7 mph {{!}} 11 km/h |
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}} |
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'''Hurricane Norbert''' is the strongest storm thus far in the [[2008 Pacific hurricane season]]. Norbert is the fifteenth [[tropical cyclone]], fourteenth named storm, seventh hurricane of the season, and second major hurricane of the season. |
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==Meterological history== |
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The origins of Norbert were from a area of disturbed weather that formed near the [[Gulf of Tehuantepec]] on September 28.<ref name=TWO1>{{cite web|author=Blake|date=2008-09-28|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|publisher=[[National Hurricane Center]]|accessdate=2008-10-07|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-P/2008092817.ABPZ20}}</ref> Drifting westward off the coast of Mexico, the system initially consisted of a broad [[low pressure area]] and an area of disorganized convection.<ref name=TWO2>{{cite web|author=Beven|date=2008-09-29|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|publisher=[[National Hurricane Center]]|accessdate=2008-10-07|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Outlook-P/2008093005.ABPZ20}}</ref> It slowly organized for several days, and by early on October 4<!--UTC time--> the system developed enough organized convection to be classified as Tropical Depression Fifteen; at that point, it was located about {{convert|230|mi|km}} south of [[Acapulco]]. The depression was located over an area of warm water temperatures and moderate vertical [[wind shear]], and as such was forecast to intensify gradually.<ref name="disc1">{{cite web|author=Stewart|date=2008-10-04|title=Tropical Depression Fifteen Discussion One|publisher=[[National Hurricane Center]]|accessdate=2008-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2008/ep15/ep152008.discus.001.shtml}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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About six hours after forming, the circulation of the depression became exposed from the deep convection, due to the wind shear. At the same time, two [[tropical cyclone forecast model]]s predicted the [[tropical cyclogenesis]] of a larger disturbance to the southeast of the depression.<ref name="disc2">{{cite web|author=Roberts|date=2008-10-04|title=Tropical Depression Fifteen Discussion Two|publisher=[[National Hurricane Center]]|accessdate=2008-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2008/ep15/ep152008.discus.002.shtml}}</ref> One model predicted the new cyclone to absorb the depression, although most other models forecast for the depression to remain the dominant system.<ref name="disc3">{{cite web|author=Avila|date=2008-10-04|title=Tropical Depression Fifteen Discussion Three|publisher=[[National Hurricane Center]]|accessdate=2008-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2008/ep15/ep152008.discus.003.shtml}}</ref> By early on October 5, deep convection developed and organized around the center of the depression, and satellite intensity estimates using the [[Dvorak technique]] suggested tropical storm force winds; as a result, the [[National Hurricane Center]] (NHC) upgraded the depression to Tropical Storm Norbert, about {{convert|245|mi|km|abbr=on}} south of [[Zihuatanejo]].<ref name="disc5">{{cite web|author=Stewart|date=2008-10-05|title=Tropical Storm Norman Discussion Five|publisher=[[National Hurricane Center]]|accessdate=2008-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2008/ep15/ep152008.discus.005.shtml?}}</ref> Norbert was upgraded to a hurricane on October 6.<ref name=disc13>{{cite web|date=2008-10-06|author=Berg/Stewart|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2008/ep15/ep152008.discus.013.shtml?|title=Hurricane Norbert Discussion Number 13|publisher=[[National Hurricane Center]]|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> On October 7, it reached Category 2 intensity on the [[Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale]].<ref name=disc17>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2008/ep15/ep152008.discus.017.shtml?|title=Hurricane Norbert Discussion Number 17|author=Beven|date=2008-10-07|publisher=[[National Hurricane Center]]|accessdate=2008-10-07}}</ref> Overnight, an eye appeared on infrared satellites, indicated that Norbert was intensifying and was upgraded to a major hurricane respectively. Continuing to strengthen, it reached category 4 that afternoon, before weakening into a category 1 by October 9.<ref name="disc18">{{cite web|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2008/ep15/ep152008.discus.018.shtml?|title=Hurricane Norbert Discussion Number 18|author=Avila|date=2008-10-08|publisher=[[National Hurricane Center]]|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref> |
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The '''Youth and Children of China''' Movement ({{zh-stp|s=中国少年儿童队|t=中國少年儿童隊|p=Zhōngguó shàonián értóng duì}}) was created on October 13, 1949 by the Communist Party of China, and given its present name in June 1953. Between its own founding in 1921 and the founding of the People's Republic in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party ran various other youth movements in communist-held areas. |
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==Current storm information== |
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As of 8 p.m. [[Pacific Daylight Time|PDT]] October 8 (0300 [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]] October 9), Hurricane Norbert is located within 25 [[nautical mile]]s of [[latitude|17.1°N]] [[longitude|111.8°W]], about 420 mi (675 km) [[south-southwest]] of the southern tip of [[Baja California]]. Maximum sustained winds are 100 knots (115 mph, 205 km/h), with stronger gusts. Minimum central pressure is 960 [[mbar]] (27.99 [[InHg|inches]]), and the system is moving [[northwest]] at 8 kt (9 mph, 15 km/h). |
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During the [[Cultural Revolution]] (1966-1978), the Young Pioneers Movement was defunct. Instead, it was replaced by the [[Little Red Guards]], who were the younger counterparts of the [[Red Guards (China)|Red Guards]], the implementers of the Cultural Revolution. The Young Pioneers Movement was restarted in October 1978. |
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Hurricane-force winds extend out up to 35 mi (55 km) from the center of Norbert, and tropical storm-force winds extend out up to 145 mi (230 km) from the center of Norbert. |
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The retrocession of [[Hong Kong]] and [[Macau]] in 1997 and 1999 respectively has not seen the expansion of Communist Party organizations to those areas, including the Young Pioneers. |
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For latest official information see: |
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*The NHC's [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPEP5+shtml/051434.shtml?/ latest public advisory on Hurricane Norbert]. |
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*The NHC's [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCMEP5+shtml/051434.shtml/ latest forecast/advisory on Hurricane Norbert]. |
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==Membership== |
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==Impact and naming== |
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Norbert has not reached land yet. No impact has been reported yet.<!-- unrefed b/c it will probably become dated soon enough --> The NHC forecasts that it will remain in the ocean until around October 11.<ref name="test">[http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATWOEP.shtml NHC Advisories on Hurricane Norbert], Updated four times daily.</ref> |
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Young Pioneers consist of children between the ages of six and fourteen; upon reaching the age of fourteen, members automatically exit the Young Pioneers and may go on to join the [[Communist Youth League]]. |
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When Tropical Depression Fifteen-E strengthened into Tropical Storm Norbert late on October 4, it marked the first time worldwide that a storm had been named Norbert in 18 years; the last time a tropical cyclone in any basin was given the name was in the [[1990 Pacific hurricane season]], although it was also previously used in the [[1984 Pacific hurricane season|1984 season]].<ref name="best track">{{cite web|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/tracks1949to2007_epa.txt|date=2008-03-21|title=Eastern North Pacific Tracks File 1949-2007|accessdate=2008-10-07|publisher=[[National Hurricane Center]]|format=plaintext}}</ref> |
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Most elementary school students are Young Pioneers when graduating<ref>[http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200307/23/eng20030723_120870.shtml All Chinese Private Colleges to Have Communist Youth Groups]</ref>. There were an estimated 130 million Young Pioneers in China, as of 2002. [http://www.people.com.cn/GB/guandian/183/6103/6104/2442708.html] |
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==Refs== |
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* [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATWOEP.shtml National Hurricane Center's Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook] - updated four times daily |
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* [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ National Hurricane Center] |
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According to the Young Pioneers constitution, each school or village organizes a "large detachment" ({{zh-stp|s=大队|t=大隊|p=dàduì}}), which is divided into "medium detachments" ({{zh-stp|s=中队|t=中隊|p=zhōngduì}}) each corresponding to a class, which is then further divided into "small detachments" ({{zh-stp|s=小队|t=小隊|p=xiǎoduì}}) each with a handful of members. Each small detachment has a leader and an assistant leader; each medium detachment is led by a committee of between three to seven members; and each large detachment is led by a committee of between seven and fifteen members. Adult leaders are chosen from either the Communist Youth League or from local teaching staff. |
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==Constitution== |
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The Constitution was officially passed on June 1, 1954, on international Children's Day. It has since been amended many times. The [[:wikisource:zh:中国少年先锋队章程|full text]] is available on Wikisource. |
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==Symbols== |
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| [[Image:YP China flag.png|thumb|150px|Large detachment flag]] |
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| [[Image:YP China flag no scarf.png|thumb|150px|Medium detachment flag]] |
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| [[Image:YP China Emblem.gif|thumb|100px|Emblem]] |
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===Flag=== |
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According to the Young Pioneers Constitution, the flag is red, symbolizing the victory of the Revolution; the five-pointed star in the middle symbolizes the leadership of the Communist Party, while the torch symbolizes brightness down the path of communism. |
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The flag of each large detachment is 90 x 120 cm, while the flag of each medium detachment is 60 x 80 cm, with an isosceles triangle (60 x 20 cm) removed from the right side. The removed triangle corresponds to the red scarf worn by Young Pioneers. |
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===Emblem=== |
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The emblem consists of the star, the torch, and a banner reading "Young Pioneers of China". |
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===Scarf=== |
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The red scarf (红领巾 hónglǐngjīn) is the only [[uniform]] item. Young Pioneers are often referred to simply as "Red Scarves"; the Investiture Ceremony often consists of new members having their scarves tied for them by existing members. Children wearing red scarves are a ubiquitous sight in China. |
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The red scarf is generally worn around the neck and tied, with no [[woggle]]. Some local groups also come up with other uniform items. |
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The Young Pioneers Constitution explains that the scarf corresponds to the missing triangle on the medium detachment flag. The Constitution also explains that the red of the scarf comes from the blood sacrificed by martyrs of the Revolution, and that all members should therefore wear the scarf with reverence. |
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===Salute, Slogan, Conduct, Promise=== |
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The Young Pioneers Salute consists of bending the right arm and raising the right hand directly above the head, the palm flat and facing downwards, and the fingers together. It symbolizes that the interests of the People supersede all. |
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The Slogan is: |
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* [[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 准备着，为共产主义事业而奋斗! |
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* ([[pinyin]]: Zhǔnbèizhe, wèi gòngchǎnzhǔyì shìyè ér fèndòu!) |
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* Translation: ''"Be prepared, to struggle for the cause of Communism!"'' |
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To which the reply is: |
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* [[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 时刻准备着! |
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* ([[pinyin]]: Shíkè zhǔnbèizhe!) |
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* Translation: ''"Always be prepared!"'' |
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The stipulated conduct of Young Pioneers, according to the constitution, is: |
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* [[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 诚实、勇敢、活泼、团结 |
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* ([[pinyin]]: chéngshí, yǒnggǎn, huópō, tuánjié) |
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* Translation: ''Honesty, Courage, Vivacity, Unity'' |
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The Young Pioneers pledge is: |
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* [[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 我是中国少年先锋队队员。我在队旗下宣誓：我热爱中国共产党，热爱祖国，热爱人民，好好学习，好好锻炼，准备着：为共产主义事业贡献力量。 |
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* ([[pinyin]]: Wǒ shì Zhōngguó Shàonián Xiānfēngduì duìyuán. Wǒ zài Duìqí xià xuānshì: wǒ rè'ài Zhōngguó Gòngchándǎng, rè'ài zǔguó, rè'ài rénmín, hǎohǎo xúexí, hǎohǎo duànliàn, zhǔnbèizhe: wèi gòngchǎnzhǔyì shìyè gòngxiàn lìliàng.) |
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* Translation: ''I am a member of the Young Pioneers of China. Under the Pioneers Flag I promise that: I love the Communist Party of China, I love the motherland, I love the people; I will study well and keep myself fit [lit. exercise well], to prepare for: contributing my effort to the cause of communism.'' |
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===Song=== |
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The Young Pioneers song is ''We are the heirs of communism'' ({{zh-cp|c=我们是共产主义接班人|p=Wǒmen shì Gòngchǎn Zhǔyì Jiēbānrén}}). It was originally the theme song of ''Heroic Little [[Eighth Route Army|Eighth-Routers]]'' ({{zh-cp|c=英雄小八路|p=Yīngxióng Xiǎo Bālù}}), a 1961 film about the 1958 [[Second Taiwan Strait Crisis]] and a real-life group of children who stayed on the frontlines of coastal [[Fujian]] in order to help the war effort against [[Kuomintang]] forces. The lyrics are: |
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|我们是共产主义接班人，<br /> |
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继承革命先辈的光荣传统，<br /> |
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爱祖国爱人民，<br /> |
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鲜艳的红领巾飘扬在前胸，<br /> |
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不怕困难，不怕敌人，<br /> |
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顽强学习，坚决斗争，<br /> |
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向着胜利勇敢前进，<br /> |
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向着胜利勇敢前进前进，<br /> |
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向着胜利勇敢前进，<br /> |
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我们是共产主义接班人。 |
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我们是共产主义接班人，<br /> |
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沿着革命先辈的光荣路程，<br /> |
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爱祖国爱人民，<br /> |
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少先队员是我们骄傲的名称，<br /> |
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时刻准备，建立功勋，<br /> |
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要把敌人，消灭干净，<br /> |
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为着理想勇敢前进，<br /> |
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为着理想勇敢前进前进，<br /> |
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为着理想勇敢前进，<br /> |
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我们是共产主义接班人。 |
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|Wǒmen shì gòngchǎn zhǔyì jiēbānrén, <br /> |
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Jìchéng gémìng xiānbèi de guāngróng chuántǒng, <br /> |
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Ài zǔguó ài rénmín, <br /> |
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Xiānyàn de hónglǐngjīn piāoyáng zài qiánxiōng. <br /> |
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Bú pà kùnnán, bú pà dírén, <br /> |
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Wánqiáng xuéxí, jiānjué dòuzhēng, <br /> |
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Xiàngzhe shènglì yǒnggǎn qiánjìn, <br /> |
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Xiàngzhe shènglì yǒnggǎn qiánjìn qiánjìn, <br /> |
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Xiàngzhe shènglì yǒnggǎn qiánjìn, <br /> |
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Wǒmen shì gòngchǎn zhǔyì jiēbānrén. |
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Wǒmen shì gòngchǎn zhǔyì jiēbānrén, <br /> |
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Yánzhe gémìng xiānbèi de guāngróng lùchéng, <br /> |
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Ài zǔguó ài rénmín, <br /> |
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Shàoxiānduìyuán shì wǒmen jiāo'ào de míngchēng. <br /> |
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Shíkè zhǔnbèi, jiànlì gōngxūn, <br /> |
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Yào bǎ dírén, xiāomiè gānjìng, <br /> |
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Wèizhe lǐxiǎng yǒnggǎn qiánjìn, <br /> |
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Wèizhe lǐxiǎng yǒnggǎn qiánjìn qiánjìn, <br /> |
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Wèizhe lǐxiǎng yǒnggǎn qiánjìn, <br /> |
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Wǒmen shì gòngchǎn zhǔyì jiēbānrén. |
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|We are the heirs of communism, <br /> |
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Inheriting the glorious tradition of the forebearers of the Revolution; <br /> |
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[To] love the motherland and the people, <br /> |
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[While] the crimson red scarf flutters [or waves] at [our] chest. <br /> |
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[We] do not fear hardship, nor the enemy, <br /> |
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Studying hard and struggling with resolve; <br /> |
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Towards victory, [we] courageously advance, <br /> |
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Towards victory, [we] courageously advance, <br /> |
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Towards victory, [we] courageously advance; <br /> |
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We are the heirs of communism. |
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We are the heirs of communism, <br /> |
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Along the glorious path of the forebearers of the Revolution; <br /> |
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[To] love the motherland and the people, <br /> |
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"Young Pioneer Members" is our proud name. <br /> |
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Ever be prepared, to contribute [i.e. to the cause], <br /> |
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[And] to destroy completely the enemy. <br /> |
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For [our] ideal, [we] courageously advance, <br /> |
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For [our] ideal, [we] courageously advance, <br /> |
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For [our] ideal, [we] courageously advance; <br /> |
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We are the heirs of communism. |
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Listen to the song [http://www.ydjps.sc.cn/shaoxiandui/duizhishi/20010200/music/ydj-2.wav here]. |
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==See also== |
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*[[Young Pioneer organization of the Soviet Union]] |
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*[[Ernst Thälmann Pioneer Organisation]] |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 07:33, 10 October 2008
The Young Pioneers of China (simplified Chinese: 中国少年先锋队; traditional Chinese: 中國少年先鋒隊; pinyin: Zhōngguó shàonián xiānfēng duì; abbr. simplified Chinese: 少先队; traditional Chinese: 少先隊; pinyin: shàoxiānduì) is a mass youth organization for children in the People's Republic of China. The Young Pioneers of China is run by the Communist Youth League, an organization of older youth that comes under the Communist Party of China. The Young Pioneers of China is similar to Pioneer Movements that exist or existed in many Communist countries around the world.
History
The Youth and Children of China Movement (simplified Chinese: 中国少年儿童队; traditional Chinese: 中國少年儿童隊; pinyin: Zhōngguó shàonián értóng duì) was created on October 13, 1949 by the Communist Party of China, and given its present name in June 1953. Between its own founding in 1921 and the founding of the People's Republic in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party ran various other youth movements in communist-held areas.
During the Cultural Revolution (1966-1978), the Young Pioneers Movement was defunct. Instead, it was replaced by the Little Red Guards, who were the younger counterparts of the Red Guards, the implementers of the Cultural Revolution. The Young Pioneers Movement was restarted in October 1978.
The retrocession of Hong Kong and Macau in 1997 and 1999 respectively has not seen the expansion of Communist Party organizations to those areas, including the Young Pioneers.
Membership
Young Pioneers consist of children between the ages of six and fourteen; upon reaching the age of fourteen, members automatically exit the Young Pioneers and may go on to join the Communist Youth League.
Most elementary school students are Young Pioneers when graduating[1]. There were an estimated 130 million Young Pioneers in China, as of 2002. [1]
Organization
According to the Young Pioneers constitution, each school or village organizes a "large detachment" (simplified Chinese: 大队; traditional Chinese: 大隊; pinyin: dàduì), which is divided into "medium detachments" (simplified Chinese: 中队; traditional Chinese: 中隊; pinyin: zhōngduì) each corresponding to a class, which is then further divided into "small detachments" (simplified Chinese: 小队; traditional Chinese: 小隊; pinyin: xiǎoduì) each with a handful of members. Each small detachment has a leader and an assistant leader; each medium detachment is led by a committee of between three to seven members; and each large detachment is led by a committee of between seven and fifteen members. Adult leaders are chosen from either the Communist Youth League or from local teaching staff.
Constitution
The Constitution was officially passed on June 1, 1954, on international Children's Day. It has since been amended many times. The full text is available on Wikisource.
Symbols
Flag
According to the Young Pioneers Constitution, the flag is red, symbolizing the victory of the Revolution; the five-pointed star in the middle symbolizes the leadership of the Communist Party, while the torch symbolizes brightness down the path of communism.
The flag of each large detachment is 90 x 120 cm, while the flag of each medium detachment is 60 x 80 cm, with an isosceles triangle (60 x 20 cm) removed from the right side. The removed triangle corresponds to the red scarf worn by Young Pioneers.
Emblem
The emblem consists of the star, the torch, and a banner reading "Young Pioneers of China".
Scarf
The red scarf (红领巾 hónglǐngjīn) is the only uniform item. Young Pioneers are often referred to simply as "Red Scarves"; the Investiture Ceremony often consists of new members having their scarves tied for them by existing members. Children wearing red scarves are a ubiquitous sight in China.
The red scarf is generally worn around the neck and tied, with no woggle. Some local groups also come up with other uniform items.
The Young Pioneers Constitution explains that the scarf corresponds to the missing triangle on the medium detachment flag. The Constitution also explains that the red of the scarf comes from the blood sacrificed by martyrs of the Revolution, and that all members should therefore wear the scarf with reverence.
Salute, Slogan, Conduct, Promise
The Young Pioneers Salute consists of bending the right arm and raising the right hand directly above the head, the palm flat and facing downwards, and the fingers together. It symbolizes that the interests of the People supersede all.
The Slogan is:
- Chinese: 准备着，为共产主义事业而奋斗!
- (pinyin: Zhǔnbèizhe, wèi gòngchǎnzhǔyì shìyè ér fèndòu!)
- Translation: "Be prepared, to struggle for the cause of Communism!"
To which the reply is:
The stipulated conduct of Young Pioneers, according to the constitution, is:
- Chinese: 诚实、勇敢、活泼、团结
- (pinyin: chéngshí, yǒnggǎn, huópō, tuánjié)
- Translation: Honesty, Courage, Vivacity, Unity
The Young Pioneers pledge is:
- Chinese: 我是中国少年先锋队队员。我在队旗下宣誓：我热爱中国共产党，热爱祖国，热爱人民，好好学习，好好锻炼，准备着：为共产主义事业贡献力量。
- (pinyin: Wǒ shì Zhōngguó Shàonián Xiānfēngduì duìyuán. Wǒ zài Duìqí xià xuānshì: wǒ rè'ài Zhōngguó Gòngchándǎng, rè'ài zǔguó, rè'ài rénmín, hǎohǎo xúexí, hǎohǎo duànliàn, zhǔnbèizhe: wèi gòngchǎnzhǔyì shìyè gòngxiàn lìliàng.)
- Translation: I am a member of the Young Pioneers of China. Under the Pioneers Flag I promise that: I love the Communist Party of China, I love the motherland, I love the people; I will study well and keep myself fit [lit. exercise well], to prepare for: contributing my effort to the cause of communism.
Song
The Young Pioneers song is We are the heirs of communism (Chinese: 我们是共产主义接班人; pinyin: Wǒmen shì Gòngchǎn Zhǔyì Jiēbānrén). It was originally the theme song of Heroic Little Eighth-Routers (Chinese: 英雄小八路; pinyin: Yīngxióng Xiǎo Bālù), a 1961 film about the 1958 Second Taiwan Strait Crisis and a real-life group of children who stayed on the frontlines of coastal Fujian in order to help the war effort against Kuomintang forces. The lyrics are:
| 我们是共产主义接班人， 继承革命先辈的光荣传统， 我们是共产主义接班人， |
Wǒmen shì gòngchǎn zhǔyì jiēbānrén, Jìchéng gémìng xiānbèi de guāngróng chuántǒng, Wǒmen shì gòngchǎn zhǔyì jiēbānrén, |
We are the heirs of communism, Inheriting the glorious tradition of the forebearers of the Revolution; We are the heirs of communism, |
Listen to the song here.