革
tanned hide; change; dismiss
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesnoun
tanned animal hide; leather
formalFormal term for processed animal skin, used in formal manufacturing or literary contexts.
This factory specializes in producing leather products.
Ancient craftsmen used leather to make armor and carriage decorations.
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The leather manufacturing industry requires strict technical standards.
His leather shoes use high-quality cowhide.
The museum displays leather artifacts from the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
verb
change; reform; transform
formalUsed for formal or systematic changes, often in official or academic contexts.
The country is promoting educational system reform.
This technological transformation has changed the entire industry landscape.
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His thoughts gradually got rid of old ways and kept up with the times.
This company improved its market competitiveness by innovating its products.
Social transformation often comes with growing pains and challenges.
verb
dismiss; expel; remove from post
formalFormal official term for removing someone from a position or membership.
This official was expelled from the Party and dismissed from public office for serious violations of discipline.
The school stipulates that students who seriously violate discipline will be expelled from school.
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He was removed from his post and investigated for dereliction of duty.
The club expelled the violating player from the team.
The company dismissed multiple employees who violated safety regulations.
noun
surname Ge
A common Chinese surname.
Mr. Ge is a senior engineer at our company.
Professor Ge teaches at Peking University.