gé mìng

Translation

  • 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 革noun的命)
  • CL:次[ci4]

Synonyms

Examples

  • 这场革命已经带来了很多改变。
    The revolution has brought about many changes.
  • 革命之后,法国成为了一个共和国。
    After the revolution, France became a republic.
Chinese Tones