Definition
篡位 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to usurp the throne' — typically through unlawful or violent means. It is used in historical and political contexts about imperial or top leadership succession. As a separable verb, you can split it in the middle to insert a time marker, measure word, or object, e.g., 篡了他的位 ('usurped his throne').
v.o.
to usurp the throne(by extension) to seize power unlawfully(v.o.) separable verb: 篡…位
Examples
- 篡位，。Lìshǐ shàng yǒu hěnduō rén xiǎng yào cuàn wèi, dàn chénggōng de rén hěn shǎo.In history, many people wanted to usurp the throne, but few succeeded.
- ，篡。Tā gōujié dàchén, zuìzhōng cuàn le huángdì de wèi.He colluded with high officials and eventually usurped the emperor's throne.
- 篡位，。Gōngsī nèibù yǒu rén shìtú cuàn wèi, ràng guǎnlǐ céng hěn bùmǎn.Someone inside the company tried to seize power, which made management very unhappy.
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