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推翻 (tuī fān): to overthrow

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to overthrow
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to overthrow

Chinese explanation

  • 用力量把原本立着的人或物推倒
  • 比喻用强力彻底打垮某种政权、制度或结论,使其不再存在。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

to push

HSK 5

to turn over

Example sentences

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After years of struggle, the people finally overthrew the corrupt government.

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New technology may overthrow the traditional business model of this industry.

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His lawyer is working hard to overturn the previous verdict.

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Scientific discoveries often overthrow theories that people have long believed.

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The revolutionaries planned to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic.

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This evidence is enough to overturn his previous alibi.

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