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转
zhuǎn, zhuàn
Description
"转"是很常用的字，可以表示改变方向，也可以表示圆圈一样地动。
"转" is a very common character, which can mean to change direction or to move in a circle.
读音不一样时，意思也不太一样。
When the pronunciation of "转" is different, its meaning also changes.
Meanings
转zhuǎn
to change direction; to turn
到前面往左转。
Turn left up ahead.
转zhuǎn
to change; to shift; to transfer
天气转冷了。
The weather has turned cold.
转zhuàn
to revolve; to rotate; to stroll around
轮子在转。
The wheel is turning.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
zhuǎn = turn/change; zhuàn = rotate/spin around.
- Nuance
转 (turn) differs from 拐, which specifically means to turn a corner.
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