Definitions

1. 1. to turn over (when lying)
2. 2. (fig.) to free oneself
3. 3. to emancipate oneself
4. 4. to bring about a change of one's fortunes

Components

• 翻 fān – to turn over
• 身 shēn – body

Related Words

• 咸鱼翻身 xián yú fān shēn – lit. the salted fish turns over (idiom)
• 地牛翻身 dì niú fān shēn – (Tw) (coll.) earthquake (According to a folk tale, earthquakes are caused by the occasional movements of an ox that lives under the earth.)
• 打翻身仗 dǎ fān shēn zhàng – to work hard towards a turnaround

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