dou3 faan1 zyun3倒翻轉倒翻转
Jyutpingdou3 faan1 zyun3
Yaledou fāan jyun
Definition
Upside down, backward, or inside out.
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How it's used
This term is used to describe objects that have been flipped over or are oriented in the wrong direction. It is often used when something is accidentally turned over, causing contents to spill or making the object unusable. It carries a sense of disorder or mistake compared to simply saying something is upside down.
Examples
Your bag is upside down, everything fell out.
Why are you reading the book upside down?
Related words
Common phrases
completely upside down
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 倒轉, which is a more general term for reversing direction or order. Use 倒翻轉 specifically when an object is physically turned over or inverted such that its top is now at the bottom.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
