改朝换代 — “The replacement of an old dynasty or ruling power by a new one”
改朝换代 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the replacement of an old dynasty or ruling power by a new one”. A fundamental change in leadership or system. Literally, “Change dynasty, replace era”.
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Origin and Story of 改朝换代
Zhao Kuangyin rendered great services by helping Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou win many battles and was appointed Inspector-General of the Palace Guard. After Emperor Shizong passed away, his eight-year-old son, Prince Liang Zongxun, ascended the throne.
When Liu Jun of Northern Han and the Khitan army jointly invaded, Zhao Kuangyin was ordered to lead troops to the expedition.
Upon reaching Chenqiao Station, his trusted followers, including Chu Zhaofu, Miao Xun, and Zhao Kuangyi, supported him to become emperor, changing the national title to Song.
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- gǎi改sú俗qiān迁fēng风change customs and habits
- gǎi改kǒu口tà沓shé舌go back on one's word
- gǎi改míng名huàn换xìng姓change one's name and identity
- gǎi改míng名yì易xìng姓change one's name and surname
- gǎi改tiān天huàn换dì地to transform completely
- gǎi改tóu头huàn换wěi尾make superficial changes
- gǎi改xìng姓yì易dài代change ruling dynasty or system
- gǎi改xìng姓gēng更míng名change one's name to conceal identity
- gǎi改róng容yì易mào貌change one's appearance completely
- gǎi改róng容gèng更mào貌change one's appearance or demeanor
- gǎi改zhāng张yì易diào调change one's approach or policy
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What does 改朝换代 mean?
改朝换代 (gǎi cháo huàn dài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the replacement of an old dynasty or ruling power by a new one”.
How do you pronounce 改朝换代?
改朝换代 is pronounced gǎi cháo huàn dài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 改朝换代 literally mean?
Literally, 改朝换代 means “Change dynasty, replace era”. It is used to mean “the replacement of an old dynasty or ruling power by a new one”.
Where does 改朝换代 come from?
改朝换代 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to modern Chinese. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 改朝换代?
旧的朝代为新的朝代所代替。