overturn; capsize; change completely; toss and turn
Meanings
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to overturn; to capsize; to tip over
Refers to vehicles, vessels, or objects turning over completely.
The vehicle overturned on the mountain road.
The small boat capsized in the huge waves.
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The table was knocked over onto its side.
verb
to change completely; to overturn completely; to transform drastically
Often used for dramatic changes in society, situation, or nature. Commonly used with 天地 (heaven and earth) to indicate earth-shattering changes.
The world has changed completely, making one sigh with emotion.
Heaven and earth have overturned; the universe is turned upside down.
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This transformation completely overturned the entire situation.
verb
to toss and turn; to turn over repeatedly (in bed)
Describes physical restlessness in bed, usually due to inability to sleep, discomfort, or anxiety.
He tossed and turned at night, unable to sleep.
The child has a fever and is tossing restlessly in bed.
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With heavy thoughts on my mind, I toss and turn, finding it hard to sleep.
adverb
repeatedly; again and again; back and forth
literaryLiterary or archaic usage (marked with 〈书〉 in dictionaries). Indicates repetition of actions or states, similar to 反复.
Thinking it over repeatedly, it is hard to decide.
This matter changes back and forth unpredictably.
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Discussing back and forth, a final conclusion was reached.