叛
pàn
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to betray, to rebel, to revolt
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
反 turn over is the meaning part and 半 bàn supplies the sound. It first meant 'betray' or 'rebel against,' then grew to 'revolt.'
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