Definitions

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

Components

• 颠 diān – top (of the head)
• 覆 fù – to cover

Related Words

• 颠覆罪 diān fù zuì – crime of incitement to overthrow the state
• 颠覆分子 diān fù fèn zǐ – wrecker
• 颠覆国家罪 diān fù guó jiā zuì – crime of incitement to overthrow the state

Word Lists

• 2021 Framework Levels 7-9
• HSK 3.0 Levels 7-9
• TOCFL Level 5