改朝换代

Traditional form:

改朝換代

Pinyin (reading):

gǎicháohuàndài

Definitions:

• to transition to a new dynasty or regime

Characters:

• 改 - to alter, to change, to improve, to remodel
• 朝 - to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning
• 换 - to change; to exchange, to swap, to trade
• 代 - era, generation; to substitute for, to replace

Traditional characters:

• 改 - to alter, to change, to improve, to remodel
• 朝 - to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning
• 換 - to change; to exchange, to swap, to trade
• 代 - era, generation; to substitute for, to replace