Definition
颠覆 (diān fù) means 'to topple, capsize' physically, and figuratively 'to overthrow, subvert' a regime, system, or belief. Compared to 推翻 (tuī fān, 'to overthrow' a government or decision) and 打倒 (dǎ dǎo, 'to knock down' physically or as a slogan), 颠覆 emphasizes a more fundamental subversion or undermining from within, often used for ideas or systems.
verb
to toppleto capsize (physically)to overthrowto subvert (a regime, system, or belief)
Examples
- 颠覆。Bàofēngyǔ bǎ yúchuán diān fù le.The storm capsized the fishing boat.
- 颠覆。Nà nián tāmen jìhuà diān fù zhèngfǔ.That year they planned to overthrow the government.
- 颠覆。Zhè běn shū diān fù le xǔduō jiù guānniàn.This book subverted many old ideas.
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