革命

革命 gé mìng ㄍㄜˊ ㄇㄧㄥˋ gaak3 ming6 HSK 7-9 進階級 · Level 3 高階級 · Level 4

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)
CL:次 cì ㄘˋ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 革 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Character breakdown

革 radical 革 = 廿
命 radical 口 = 令口

Example sentences

革命万岁！ Long live the Revolution!
革命迎来了新时代。 The revolution ushered in a new era.
革命不是请客吃饭。 A revolution is not a dinner party.
革命的时候他被吊死了。 He was hanged during the Revolution.
这本书的主题是美国革命。 This book's main topic is the American revolution.

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