To cover or spread over; to cover up or conceal from above

To physically overturn, capsize, or derail, as of a vehicle or vessel

The ratio or percentage of an area or total scope covered by something; often refers to forest or vegetation coverage, but also used generally for the extent of any coverage

The area or extent covered by a layer of something such as snow, forest, or rainfall

to deliberate or discuss a decision or proposal for a second time; to reconsider a motion

to follow the same old disastrous road; to repeat the same failure through not learning from previous lessons; literally meaning to follow the tracks of a cart that has already overturned

Describing a massive or thorough change; literally the sky and the earth turning upside down.

To roll back and forth in bed while lying down, especially when unable to sleep.

fickle; changeable; to be indecisive or constantly change one's mind

Describing a radical or massive change; as if the sky and earth have been turned upside down.

the entire army was totally destroyed or defeated; used figuratively to describe a complete failure or a total wipeout

the quality of being repetitive; repeatability; reproducibility

shifty and inconstant; to frequently change one's mind or stance

to overturn, topple, or capsize; to collapse (as of a building or boat)

The tracks of an overturned cart; figuratively, a previous disastrous policy or a path that led to failure in the past. Often used in the idiom [[重蹈覆辙|重蹈覆轍|chong2 dao3 fu4 zhe2]].

to be wiped out completely; to meet with total destruction or collapse

water spilled on the ground cannot be recovered; used to describe a situation that has reached a point where it cannot be undone or reversed; no use crying over spilt milk

deciduous bramble (Rubus idaeus or similar) with thorns and white flowers; its red, sweet-and-sour fruit, used for food and in traditional medicine

to cover or shroud; to spread over something

Entire army is wiped out; used to describe a complete failure or total loss.

to capsize, tip over, or turn upside down; typically used for vehicles or boats

to be destroyed or annihilated; the collapse or destruction (of a nation, empire, etc.)

to reply via telegram, cable, or email

changeable and fickle; given to playing tricks or shifting loyalties

Plants that cover the ground, such as grass and trees; the overall vegetation or plantation of an area.

Describes a massive, world-shaking transformation or a complete change in a situation; same as [[天翻地覆|天翻地覆|tian1 fan1 di4 fu4]]

To flip over and submerge in water; used for ships or boats.

Used to describe a situation where someone has suffered a grave injustice or false accusation and has no way to appeal it; literally an overturned bowl under which it is always dark

changeable; capricious; frequently changing one's mind

the overturning of the chariot in front; a lesson drawn from a previous error or failure

(idiom) In a total disaster, no individual survives; specifically, when a family or organization falls into disgrace, every member is affected; same as [[破巢之下安有完卵|破巢之下安有完卵|po4 chao2 zhi1 xia4 an1 you3 wan2 luan3]]

(literary) the sky covers and the earth supports all things; used to describe an immense scope that includes everything

to be defeated and destroyed; to be overwhelmed or toppled, especially of a government or empire

(idiom) lit. water carries the boat or capsizes it; fig. the people's will determines the rise and fall of a ruler

to hide; to conceal; to cover or shade something to keep it from view

Used as a humble way to describe one's own writing as worthless, implying that it is only fit for covering a jar of sauce.

Literally means "when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact"; used to describe how no individual can escape unharmed when a family or group meets with total disaster.

to reply or inform a superior or person of higher status; a humble term used in traditional or formal contexts to mean "please tell" or "give my regards"

lit. the cart in front overturns, providing a warning to the cart behind; fig. to draw lessons from the failures of those who came before or from one's own past mistakes

(idiom) the overturning of the cart in front is a warning for the cart behind; to take a lesson from the failures of those who came before

repeatedly; again and again; to do something many times. Sometime used for study or research to mean carefully or thoroughly.

changeable; fickle; constantly changing one's mind

To remove a covering or reveal a hidden truth; to unmask or expose secrets.

to reply or respond, such as by letter or email; answer

(literary) to reply by letter; used in written correspondence

to give a written reply or instructions from a superior to a subordinate regarding a report or request

to resist overturning or capsizing; stable against tilting

(literary) polite term of respect used when replying to a letter

(botany) inula flower or Elecampane flower used in traditional Chinese medicine; also known as flos inulae