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轉
zhuǎn, zhuàn
Description
这个字有两个读音。读zhuǎn的时候，表示改变方向或情况，比如转身、转弯。读zhuàn的时候，表示绕着圈子动，比如轮子在转。
The character "轉" has two pronunciations. When read as zhuǎn, it means to change direction or situation, such as in 转身 (turn around) or 转弯 (turn a corner). When read as zhuàn, it means to move in a circle, like a wheel turning.
Meanings
轉zhuǎn
to turn; to change direction
前面路口向左轉。
Turn left at the intersection ahead.
轉zhuǎn
to change; to transfer; to shift
天气转冷了。
The weather has turned cold.
轉zhuàn
to revolve; to spin; to go around
轮子转得很快。
The wheel is spinning fast.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
zhuǎn = change/turn direction; zhuàn = rotate/spin continuously.
- Note
轉 is the traditional form; simplified Chinese writes it as 转.
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