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颠覆

HSK 7-9

diānfù

to overturn; to subvert; to upset

Alternative translations

  • subvertir

Explanation

to capsize; fig. to overturn (a regime, by plotting or subversion); to undermine; to subvert

Examples

颠覆传统

diānfù zhuōtradition

To overthrow the government

颠覆政权

diānfù qínguǎn

To start the engine