verb, noun, preposition, place name · a fundamental change in political power or social structure; to revolt against a government or authority

辛亥革命彻底推翻了清朝的统治。

verb · relating to, supporting, or characteristic of a revolution

他的身上体现了老一辈的革命精神。

verb, punctuation · to withdraw the mandate of heaven and transition to a new dynasty (original meaning)

汤武革命，顺乎天而应乎人。

verb · to fundamentally change or transform something; often used in the separable pattern 革 gé...的 de命 mìng

企业要敢于进行自我革命，才能在激烈的竞争中生存。