faan2 cing1 fuk6 ming4反清復明反清复明
Jyutpingfaan2 cing1 fuk6 ming4
Yalefáan chīng fuhk mìhng
Definition
To overthrow the Qing dynasty and restore the Ming dynasty.
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How it's used
This phrase is almost exclusively used in the context of historical fiction, wuxia novels, or movies featuring secret societies like the Heaven and Earth Society. It carries a strong sense of nostalgia or theatricality when used in modern conversation. People often use it jokingly to describe someone who is stubbornly clinging to an outdated or impossible cause.
Examples
They keep talking about rebelling against the Qing, it's like they're in a period drama.
Related words
Common phrases
the slogan of rebelling against the Qing and restoring the Ming
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Grammar guides
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