Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.carry out a revolution; cause a sudden and great social change; engage in revolution
共产主义者要坚持不断革命。
Communists should persist in constant revolution.
他从十八岁就参加了革命。
He took part in the revolution at the age of eighteen.
他们掀起了一场伟大革命。
They raised a great revolution.
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- 2
adj.revolutionary; revolutionary nature
革命气概是战士们不可或缺的品质。
Revolutionary spirit is an indispensable quality for soldiers.
战士们都具有革命事业心。
The soldiers are all revolutionary and enterprising.
工人阶级是最革命的阶级。
The working class is most dedicated to the cause of the revolution.
- 3
v.change/alter completely; totally transform
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n.revolution; drastic transformation; radical change
技术革命
technological revolution
信息革命
information revolution
产业革命
industrial revolution
Word usage
- Separable word"革" and "命" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
谁革了谁的命?
Who revolutionized whom?
革了几十年命,还是难以改变现状。
After decades of revolution, it is still difficult to change the status quo.
农民也革起命来了。
The peasants are also launching a revolution.
- common measure word"革命" is often matched with measure word "次"or"场".
一次革命
one revolution
一场革命
one revolution