谋反

謀反

móufǎn

verb #26,025

Meanings

1 to plot a rebellion
2 to conspire against the state
3 to commit treason

Characters

to plan; to scheme; to plot

to rebel; to revolt; against

Examples

历史上，谋反是株连九族的大罪。

Lìshǐ shàng, móufǎn shì zhūlián jiǔ zú de dà zuì.

Historically, plotting rebellion was a grave crime that could implicate nine generations of a family.

他被指控谋反，被投入大牢。

Tā bèi zhǐkòng móufǎn, bèi tóurù dà láo.

He was accused of treason and thrown into prison.

Tips

history

谋反 was the most severe of the Ten Abominations (十恶) in imperial Chinese law. A conviction meant execution not only of the offender but often of the entire extended family.

Stroke Order

谋 móu

反 fǎn