Definition
兴衰 refers to the cycle of rise and decline, often used to describe the fortunes of a nation, dynasty, or organization over time. It's a literary term that pairs two opposite characters (兴 'prosper' and 衰 'decline') to express the full arc of ups and downs.
n.
rise and declineups and downsvicissitudes
Examples
- 兴衰。Yí gè wángcháo de xīng shuāi wǎngwǎng yǔ tǒngzhìzhě de zhèngcè mìqiè xiāngguān.The rise and decline of a dynasty is often closely related to the ruler's policies.
- 兴衰，。Zhè jiā gōngsī jīnglì le shù shí nián de xīng shuāi, zuìzhōng chéngwéi hángyè jùtóu.This company has experienced decades of ups and downs and eventually became an industry giant.
- 兴衰，。Lìshǐ xuéjiā yánjiū chéngshì de xīng shuāi, shìtú zhǎo chū guīlǜ.Historians study the vicissitudes of cities, trying to find patterns.
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