顛覆 diān fù

to subvert; to undermine

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to subvert
  2. 2. to undermine
  3. 3. fig. to overturn (a regime, by plotting or subversion)
  4. 4. to topple (i.e. knock over)
  5. 5. to capsize

Characters

Character Meaning
顛 diān
to jolt; inverted; top (of the head)
覆 fù HSK 6
again; to repeat; to reply