打倒

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"打倒" (dǎdǎo) literally means "to strike down" or "to overthrow." It is commonly used in contexts where one party aims to defeat or topple another, whether in physical combat, competition, or political struggle.

Common Contexts

  • Political or social movements aiming to overthrow corrupt or unjust authorities.
  • Sports or competitions where the goal is to defeat an opponent.
  • Figurative use in speeches or calls for action against unfair systems.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 打倒 + 对手 (dǎdǎo duìshǒu): to defeat the opponent, often in sports or contests.
  • 打倒 + 官员/制度 (dǎdǎo guānyuán/zhìdù): to overthrow officials or systems, common in political discourse.

Nuances

Using 打倒 implies a strong, decisive action to bring down or defeat something or someone. It carries a tone of determination and often a sense of justice or necessity. It is more forceful than simply "defeat" and often used in formal or serious contexts.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 打倒 with 打扰 (dǎrǎo, to disturb) or 打包 (dǎbāo, to pack). 打倒 specifically involves the idea of toppling or defeating.

Example Sentences

We must overthrow the corrupt officials to achieve real reform.

The goal of this match is to defeat the opponent and win the championship.

In his speech, he called on everyone to unite and overthrow the unjust