laogai
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of laogai
1990–95; < Chinese: literally, reform through labor
Example Sentences
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With time, Mr. Liao comes to see the laogai system as mimicking basic features of everyday life in China.
From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2013
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