革命

革命 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 noun的命)
  • CL:ㄘˋ

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Practice writing

Draw 革 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

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Character breakdown

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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