Definition
打倒 (dǎ dǎo) is a resultative verb compound meaning 'to knock down' by striking, used both literally (a person) and figuratively (a regime). Compared to 推翻 (tuī fān), which emphasizes overturning or repudiating a system, 打倒 carries a stronger sense of physical force and is common in political slogans ('Down with...'). 倒 (dǎo) alone means 'to fall' but doesn't specify the cause.
verb
to knock down (physically)to overthrow (a regime, system, etc.)
Easily confused
- 达到dá dàosound-aliketo reach, to achieve, to attain
Examples
- 打倒。Tā yì quán jiù bǎ duìshǒu dǎ dǎo le.He knocked down his opponent with one punch.
- 打倒。Rénmín zuìzhōng dǎ dǎo le dúcái zhèngquán.The people finally overthrew the dictatorial regime.
- 打倒！dǎ dǎo dìguó zhǔyì!Down with imperialism!
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