English–Chinese
“roll over” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfān chē
Example
他开车时翻车了。tā kāi chē shí fān chē le
The car rolled over while he was driving.
How to say “roll over” in Chinese
“Roll over” in Chinese is 翻车 (fān chē).
A sudden overturning that turns smooth progress into a serious mishap, whether on the road or in a wider situation.
Example sentences with 翻车
昨天晚上一辆货车在高速上翻车了。zuó tiān wǎn shàng yí liàng huò chē zài gāo sù shàng fān chē le
A truck rolled over on the highway last night.
Tips for using 翻车
- The word can describe a person as well as an event, especially when an action leaves the person in an embarrassing situation, so it is broader than an ordinary word for a road accident.