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颠覆 (diān fù) — to topple, to capsize (physically); to overthrow, to subvert (a regime, system, or belief)

Definition

Means to overthrow or subvert a regime, system, or belief — stronger than 推翻, which focuses on physically toppling a government or rejecting a decision. Pairs naturally with abstract targets like beliefs or order, not just governments.

verb
to toppleto capsize (physically)to overthrowto subvert (a regime, system, or belief)

Examples

  • 颠覆。
    Bào fēng yǔ bǎ yú chuán diān fù le.
    The storm capsized the fishing boat.
  • 颠覆。
    Nà nián tā men jì huà diān fù zhèng fǔ.
    That year they planned to overthrow the government.
  • 颠覆。
    Zhè běn shū diān fù le xǔ duō jiù guān niàn.
    This book subverted many old ideas.
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