颠覆 (diān fù): to topple (i.e. knock over); to capsize; fig. to overturn (a regime, by plotting or subversion); to undermine; to subvert

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Meaning: to topple (i.e. knock over); to capsize; fig. to overturn (a regime, by plotting or subversion); to undermine; to subvert
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

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That major earthquake toppled the entire city, and many buildings collapsed.

The children built a sandcastle on the beach, but a wave came and knocked it over.

His new theory overturned traditional physics concepts and sparked huge controversy in academia.

A sudden financial storm toppled this century-old bank, causing it to go bankrupt overnight.

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