转 (zhuǎn, zhuàn) meaning in English — Chinese dictionary

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转

zhuǎn, zhuàn

Description

"转"有两个读音。读zhuǎn的时候，意思是改变方向或者把东西给别人；读zhuàn的时候，意思是绕着圈子动。

"转" has two pronunciations. When read as zhuǎn, it means to change direction or give something to someone; when read as zhuàn, it means to move in a circle.

Meanings

转zhuǎn

to turn; change direction

到前面的路口向左转。
Turn left at the intersection ahead.

转zhuǎn

to pass on; transfer; forward

请把这条消息转给他。
Please forward this message to him.

转zhuàn

to revolve; spin; go around

轮子转得很快。
The wheel is spinning fast.

Related words

转身转变旋转转告转弯

Notes

Reading
zhuǎn = turn/change/transfer; zhuàn = spin/revolve. Same character, different tones.
Nuance
转 zhuǎn stresses a change of direction or handover, while 转 zhuàn stresses circular motion.

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