扳倒 (bān) — to topple, to knock over; to overwhelm, to overthrow
Definition
A vivid verb meaning to topple or bring down by force — works for physical objects (a tree) and, metaphorically, for regimes or arguments. Often paired with 把 in a disposal construction when the target is moved or toppled.
verb
to toppleto knock overto overwhelmto overthrow
Examples
- 扳倒。Tā yí gè rén jiù bǎ nà kē dà shù bān le.He alone toppled that big tree.
- ，扳倒。Jīng guò duō nián dòu zhēng, tā men zhōng yú bān le nà ge fǔ bài de zhèng quán.After years of struggle, they finally overthrew that corrupt regime.
- ，扳倒。Zài biàn lùn zhōng, tā yòng yǒu lì de zhèng jù bān le duì fāng de lùn diǎn.In the debate, he used strong evidence to overwhelm the opponent's argument.
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