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翻天覆地
fān tiān fù dì
Description
“翻天覆地”用来形容变化非常大、非常彻底，好像整个天地都被翻过来了。
"翻天覆地" is used to describe changes that are very large and thorough, as if the whole world has been turned upside down.
我们常说这几年家乡发生了翻天覆地的变化。
We often say that our hometown has undergone 翻天覆地 changes in recent years.
Meanings
翻天覆地fān tiān fù dì
earth-shaking; a huge and complete change
这座城市有了翻天覆地的变化。
This city has undergone earth-shaking changes.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'turning the sky over and overturning the earth,' a vivid image of total upheaval.
- Nuance
usually describes dramatic positive or negative change; often paired with 变化.
In videos
“我看新加坡人应该是翻天覆地的 轰动了”
“觉得练100天就有翻天覆地的变化”
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