sấp

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The Vietnamese word "sấp" is an adjective that generally means "prone" or "reverse." It can describe something that is inclined to fall over or is upside down.

Basic Meaning:

• Sấp can refer to something that is turned over or flipped, like a cup that has fallen and is lying on its side.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "sấp" to describe objects that are not upright or are in a flipped position. It's often used in everyday conversation when talking about accidents or how things have been placed.

Examples:

1. Cái cốc bị sấp - "The cup is upside down."
2. Chiếc bàn bị sấp - "The table is overturned."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more figurative sense, "sấp" can describe a situation where things are chaotic or not in order, as in when plans go wrong or when someone is overwhelmed.

Word Variants:

• Sấp ngửa: This phrase is often used to indicate a state of chaos or disorder, similar to being topsy-turvy.

Different Meanings:

• Besides the physical sense of being flipped, "sấp" can also imply a state of being overwhelmed or in disarray, reflecting a more abstract meaning.

Synonyms:

• Lật: To turn over (can also mean to flip, but is more active).
• Đổ: To spill or fall over (suggests a more dynamic action).

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adj

1. prone
2. reverse