Definition

Noun: - The republican revolution against the Manchu dynasty in China; 1911-1912: The Chinese Revolution refers to the uprising that overthrew the Qing Dynasty (the last imperial dynasty of China, ruled by the Manchu people) and led to the establishment of the Republic of China.

Usage

• This term is used as a proper noun to name a specific historical event.
• It is typically used with the definite article "the" when referring to the event itself.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in academic, historical, and political contexts to discuss the transition from empire to republic.
• It is sometimes distinguished from later 20th-century revolutionary events in China by specifying the year, e.g., "the 1911 Chinese Revolution."

Variants and Related Words

• Xinhai Revolution: This is the name commonly used in Chinese historiography for the same 1911-1912 revolution, named after the Xinhai year in the traditional sexagenary cycle.
• 1911 Revolution: A direct alternative name specifying the year.

Synonyms

• The Revolution of 1911
• The Xinhai Revolution

Important Note on Meaning

• In a broader and more modern context, "Chinese Revolution" can sometimes refer to the communist revolution led by Mao Zedong, which culminated in 1949 with the founding of the People's Republic of China. However, the core definition provided here and in standard historical reference (like WordNet) specifies the 1911-1912 republican revolution. Context is crucial for accurate interpretation.

Noun

1. the republican revolution against the Manchu dynasty in China; 1911-1912