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变节
biànjié
Description
变节的意思是一个人不再忠于原来的国家、组织或朋友，转向另一边。
The meaning of 变节 is when a person is no longer loyal to their original country, organization, or friends, and turns to the other side.
这个词常带有很不好的意思，用来说人背叛了自己人。
This word often has a very negative meaning, used to describe someone betraying their own people.
Meanings
变节biànjié
to betray one's side; defect; turn traitor
战争中，他变节了，帮助了敌人。
During the war, he defected and helped the enemy.
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Notes
- Etymology
变 (change) + 节 (integrity/loyalty), literally 'to change one's loyalty'.
- Nuance
strongly negative; implies abandoning one's country, cause, or principles for the enemy.
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