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革命
gémìng
Description
“革命”常常指人们用很大的力量去改变旧的政府、社会或者制度。
"革命" often refers to people using great force to change an old government, society, or system.
现在这个词也可以用来说一种很大的、重要的变化,比如“科技革命”。
Nowadays, the word can also describe a big, important change, such as a "科技革命" (technological revolution).
Meanings
革命gémìng
revolution; overthrow of a government or system
这次革命改变了整个国家。
This revolution changed the entire country.
革命gémìng
a major, fundamental change or transformation
手机带来了通信的革命。
Mobile phones brought a revolution in communication.
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Notes
- Etymology
革 means to change/reform, 命 means mandate; together to change the mandate.
- Nuance
often implies large-scale, forceful change, unlike the gentler 改革 (reform).
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