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起义
qǐyì
Description
「起义」的意思是人们一起反对政府或统治者，用行动来争取自己想要的东西。
"起义" means people collectively opposing the government or rulers, taking action to fight for what they want.
这个词常常出现在历史书里，比如农民起义。
This word often appears in history books, such as in the phrase '农民起义' (peasant uprising).
Meanings
起义qǐyì
to rise up in revolt; uprising
很多农民一起起义，反对国王。
Many farmers rose up together against the king.
起义qǐyì
an armed rebellion or uprising
这次起义改变了整个国家。
This uprising changed the whole country.
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Notes
- Etymology
起 (to rise) + 义 (righteousness), literally to rise for a just cause.
- Nuance
usually positive, implying a justified revolt against oppression.
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