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盘旋
pánxuán
Description
“盘旋”常常用来说鸟或者飞机在天上一圈一圈地飞。
"盘旋" is often used to describe birds or airplanes flying in circles in the sky.
它也可以说山路一圈一圈往上走，或者一个想法一直在心里出现。
It can also describe a mountain road winding upwards in circles, or a thought repeatedly appearing in one's mind.
Meanings
盘旋pánxuán
to circle around in the air
一只老鹰在天上慢慢盘旋。
An eagle is slowly circling in the sky.
盘旋pánxuán
to wind or spiral upward
这条山路盘旋而上。
The mountain road winds upward.
盘旋pánxuán
to keep lingering in one's mind
这个问题一直在我脑海里盘旋。
This question has been lingering in my mind.
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Notes
- Etymology
盘 (coil/wind) + 旋 (turn/revolve), together meaning to move in circles.
- Nuance
盘旋 stresses repeated circular motion; 旋转 is plain spinning around an axis.
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