推翻

tuī fān

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to overthrow

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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维护

wéi hù

to defend

现有制度

Synonyms

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颠覆

diān fù

to topple (i.e. knock over)

政权/政府

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with abstract nouns: 推翻统治, 推翻结论.

Common mistakes

Never use 推翻 for minor changes; it means a complete and often violent overthrow, not a minor revision.

Example Sentences

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推翻一个独裁者可能需要革命。

Overthrowing a dictator may require a revolution.

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Child Words of 推翻

to push

to turn over

推翻