颠覆

Traditional: 顛覆

diān fù

Dictionary entry

to topple (i.e. knock over)

What does 颠覆 mean?

颠覆 (diān fù) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to topple (i.e. knock over)

2to capsize

3fig. to overturn (a regime, by plotting or subversion)

4to undermine

5to subvert

Character breakdown

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颠diāntop (of the head) · apex 覆fùto cover · to overflow

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颠覆

diān fù

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