regime change; dynastic transition
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
change of dynasty; an old dynasty being replaced by a new one
formalRefers specifically to the historical transition between imperial dynasties.
Zhōng中
guó国
lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
fā发
shēng生
guò过
duō多
cì次
gǎi改
cháo朝
huàn换
dài代
。
China has experienced many dynastic changes throughout its history.
Měi每
féng逢
gǎi改
cháo朝
huàn换
dài代
，
shè社
huì会
dōu都
huì会
jīng经
lì历
yī一
duàn段
dòng动
dàng荡
shí时
qī期
。
Every time there is a change of regime, society goes through a period of turbulence.
verb
regime change; transition of political power; change of government
Extended meaning referring to any major change in government or leadership, including in companies or organizations.
Zhè这
cì次
xuǎn选
jǔ举
suī虽
rán然
bù不
shì是
gǎi改
cháo朝
huàn换
dài代
，
dàn但
yě也
dài带
lái来
le了
zhòng重
dà大
biàn变
huà化
。
Although this election was not a regime change, it still brought about significant changes.
Gōng公
sī司
gāo高
céng层
gǎi改
cháo朝
huàn换
dài代
，
xīn新
lǎo老
bǎn板
dài带
lái来
le了
xīn新
de的
guǎn管
lǐ理
lǐ理
niàn念
。
There was a shake-up in the company's top management, and the new boss brought in new management concepts.