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Gan Huo 干貨 ( gan huo )

Ganhuo literally means dried goods and refers to foods and seasonings that have been preserved by removing their moisture content. But ganhuo has also developed another figurative meaning and it is used when refering to the essence of a speech or a story, as opposed to empty words.

Ganhuo is being stressed at the two sessions, during which the NPC deputies and CPPCC members voice the concerns of the people and make suggestions. They are being encouraged to speak their minds in a straightforward way, instead of indulging in rhetoric that merely echoes the voices of those at the top.