老三篇 Traditional form: 老三篇 Pinyin (reading): lǎosānpiān Definitions: Lao San Pian, three short essays written by Mao Zedong before the PRC was established Characters: 老 - old, aged; experienced 三 - three 篇 - chapter, section; article, essay Traditional characters: 老 - old, aged; experienced 三 - three 篇 - chapter, section; article, essay