"laogai" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Mandarin 勞改/劳改 (láogǎi, literally “labour rehabilitation”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-l|勞改|lit=labour rehabilitation}} 勞改/劳改 (láogǎi, literally “labour rehabilitation”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} laogai (uncountable)
  1. The use of prison labor and prison farms in the People's Republic of China. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Prison, Slavery Categories (place): China Translations (Translations): 勞動改造 (Chinese Mandarin), 劳动改造 (láodòng gǎizào) (Chinese Mandarin), 勞改 (Chinese Mandarin), 劳改 (láogǎi) (Chinese Mandarin), laogai [masculine] (French)
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