发难fā∥nàn 1.发动反抗或叛乱{rise in revolt; start a rebellion}: 辛亥革命在武昌首先～。{The first attack of the Revolution of 1911 was launched in Wuchang.} 2.〈书fml.〉问难{raise a difficult question; start discussion on a doubtful or difficult point}: 提问～。{raise questions about one's view}