翻身

fān shēn

Dictionary entry

to turn over (when lying)

What does 翻身 mean?

翻身 (fān shēn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to turn over (when lying)

2(fig.) to free oneself

3to emancipate oneself

4to bring about a change of one's fortunes

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翻fānto turn over · to flip over 身shēnbody · life

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翻身

fān shēn

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