興亡盛衰
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Meanings
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rise and fall; prosperity and decline; vicissitudes
A formal, literary four-character compound referring to the cyclical nature of flourishing and decay, often used in historical or philosophical contexts.
History has repeated the rise and fall of nations.
The vicissitudes of this city are deeply tied to economic changes.