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叛变
pànbiàn
Description
“叛变”是指一个人背叛自己原来的国家、团体或朋友，去帮助对方。
"叛变" means when a person betrays their original country, group, or friends to help the other side.
这个词比较严重，常常用在军人、间谍或者政治上。
This word is quite serious and is often used in military, espionage, or political contexts.
Meanings
叛变pànbiàn
to betray one's side; to defect; turn traitor
他叛变了自己的国家。
He betrayed his country.
叛变pànbiàn
a betrayal; act of defection
这次叛变让很多人很失望。
This betrayal disappointed many people.
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Notes
- Etymology
叛 (to rebel/betray) + 变 (to change), together meaning to turn against one's own side.
- Nuance
stronger and more formal than 背叛; often used for soldiers, spies, or political figures.
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