The Chinese Revolution, also known as the Xinhai Revolution, was a transformative period in Chinese history that occurred from 1911 to 1912. During this time, the country underwent a series of political, social, and cultural changes that brought an end to the Qing Dynasty and established the Republic of China. The events of the revolution are also referred to as the Chinese Democratic Revolution, the Chinese Nationalist Revolution, or the Revolution of 1911. The term "Xinhai" itself translates to "new calendar," referring to the shift from the traditional lunar calendar to the Gregorian calendar during the revolution. Other synonyms for the Chinese Revolution may include the 1911 Revolution or the Chinese Republican Revolution.