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反清

Mandarin · pinyin fǎn Qīng

anti-Qing
refers to the revolutionary movements in late 19th and early 20th century leading up to 1911 Xinhai Revolution 辛亥革命 Xīn hài Gé mìng

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反: fǎn · reverse, opposite, contrary, anti
清: qīng · clear, pure, clean; peaceful

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3–1 · fan3 Qing1

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(historical) to oppose the Qing dynasty; to be anti-Qing

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