翻身

faan1 san1

to turn over (when lying) · (fig.) to free oneself · to emancipate oneself

Meanings

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

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