Overturning and Reversal
The character '覆' conveys the idea of turning over, overturning, or repeated action.
翻天覆地 • fān tiān fù dì • Earth-shaking changes / Dramatic changes • HSK 3.0 · L7-9
HSK 3.0 · L7-9
fān翻
tiān天
fù覆
dì
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To cover (覀) and return (復) — like a blanket being turned over to hide something.
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 覆 works in context.
The character '覆' conveys the idea of turning over, overturning, or repeated action.
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 覆 is used in context
Heavy snow covered the entire valley
Earth-shaking changes / Dramatic changes
Over and over again / Repeatedly
New technology may subvert traditional industries
That empire eventually met its destruction
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Characters pronounced "fu".
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