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革命 (gé mìng): revolution; revolutionary

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HSK 6verb, adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
revolution; revolutionary
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb, adjective
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to withdraw the mandate of heaven (and transition to a new dynasty) (original meaning)
  • revolution
  • revolutionary
  • to revolt (against sb or sth)
  • to revolutionize (sth)
  • (separable verb sometimes used in the pattern 革noun的命)

Chinese explanation

  • 古代指改朝换代,即新的统治者取代旧的王朝,认为这是天意的改变
  • 现代常指社会制度或政治体制的根本性变革,通常通过暴力或大规模群众运动来实现,如民主革命、社会主义革命等。

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HSK 7

life

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