dǐng​xīn​gé​gù

to discard the old for the new

Senses

鼎新革故 dǐng​xīn​gé​gù to discard the old for the new

To establish a new system and get rid of old, harmful practices; often used in the context of political reform or a change in dynasties.

References

same_as 鼎新革故/鼎新革故 革故鼎新/革故鼎新
same_as 鼎革/鼎革 鼎新革故/鼎新革故
variant 革故鼎新/革故鼎新 鼎新革故/鼎新革故