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兴衰

/ xīngshuāi / 
Strokes

Definition

prosperity and decline (of a kingdom)/rise and fall

Example

As a Noun

rise and fall; ups and downs

1
Lìshǐ
历史
shàng
上
gègè
各个
dìguó
帝国
jūn
均
yǒu
有
xīngshuāi
兴衰
  
。

Throughout history empires have waxed and waned.

2
Dàyīng
大英
dìguó
帝国
de
的
xīngshuāi
兴衰

rise and fall of the British Empire