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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