rebellion; treason; defiance
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to rebel against; to defy; to commit treason
formalA formal, classical term used in historical, legal, or solemn contexts to describe acts of rebellion against authority, morality, or natural law. Not used in everyday conversation.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
bèi悖
nì逆
zhī之
zuì罪
huì会
bèi被
chǔ处
yǐ以
jí极
xíng刑
。
In ancient times, the crime of treason was punishable by death.
Tā他
de的
xíng行
wéi为
bèi被
shì视
wéi为
bèi悖
nì逆
tiān天
dào道
。
His actions were seen as defying the will of heaven.
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Tā他
bèi悖
nì逆
fù父
mìng命
，
zhí执
yì意
lí离
jiā家
。
He rebelled against his father's orders and insisted on leaving home.
Lì历
shǐ史
shū书
zhōng中
jì记
zǎi载
le了
xǔ许
duō多
bèi悖
nì逆
de的
gù故
shì事
。
History books record many stories of rebellion.