lật úp

Chiếc thuyền nhỏ bị lật úp trên mặt hồ.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To overturn: To cause something to turn over completely, so that the top becomes the bottom. Often used for vehicles or containers.
   • To capsize: Specifically for a boat or ship to turn upside down in the water.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Chiếc xe tải bị lật úp sau va chạm. (The truck overturned after the collision.)
  • Sóng lớn có thể khiến thuyền nhỏ lật úp. (Big waves can cause a small boat to capsize.)
  • Cô ấy vô tình lật úp chiếc cốc. (She accidentally overturned the cup.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase often describes a sudden, complete inversion, usually resulting in a state where the normal or functional side is facing down.

Variants and Related Words

• Lật (v): To flip or turn over. A more general term.

  • Anh ta lật trang sách. (He flipped the page of the book.)

• Úp (v): To place something face down or to cover by placing something on top.

  • Úp bát xuống bàn. (To place the bowl face down on the table.)

Synonyms

• Overturn: To turn over completely.
• Capsize: To overturn in the water.
• Flip over: To turn upside down.

Related Idioms

• While "lật úp" itself is not commonly part of idioms, the action is central to expressions of sudden misfortune or failure.
  • Mọi kế hoạch bị lật úp. (All plans were overturned / upended.)