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改朝换代

gǎi cháo huàn dàidictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to transition to a new dynasty or regime
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

改朝換代 改朝换代 [gai3 chao2 huan4 dai4] /to transition to a new dynasty or regime/

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Other forms in these source records: 改朝換代

  • 改
    gǎi

    to change / to alter / to transform / to correct

  • 朝
    cháo

    imperial or royal court / government / dynasty / reign of a sovereign or emperor / court or assembly held by a sovereign or emperor / to make a pilgrimage to / facing / towards

    zhāo

    morning

    Cháo

    abbr. for 朝鮮|朝鲜[Cháo xiǎn] Korea

  • 换
    huàn

    to exchange / to change (clothes etc) / to substitute / to switch / to convert (currency)

  • 代
    dài

    to be a substitute for / to act on behalf of / to replace / to substitute / generation / dynasty / age / period / (historical) era / (geological) eon

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.