转折
zhuǎnzhé
Description
“转折”指事情的发展方向发生了变化，从一种情况变成另一种情况。
"转折" refers to a change in the direction of events, shifting from one situation to another.
这个词也常用在语法里，表示句子里意思的转变，比如“但是”“可是”。
This word is also commonly used in grammar to indicate a change in meaning within a sentence, such as "但是" or "可是".
Meanings
转折zhuǎnzhé
a turning point; change of direction or situation
这件事是他人生的一个转折。
This event was a turning point in his life.
转折zhuǎnzhé
to shift direction; to change (of situation, tone)
故事在这里开始转折。
The story takes a turn here.
转折zhuǎnzhé
adversative (in grammar, marking a contrast)
“但是”表示转折关系。
"But" indicates a contrast.
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Notes
- Etymology
转 (turn) + 折 (bend/break), literally 'turn and bend', i.e. a change of direction.
- Nuance
often used for turning points in stories, life, or history, and grammatically for contrast.
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