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转机
zhuǎnjī
Description
"转机"有两个意思：一个是坐飞机的时候换飞机，另一个是事情从坏变好的机会。
"转机" has two meanings: one is changing planes during a flight, the other is an opportunity for things to improve from bad to good.
我们常常说"出现转机"，意思是情况开始好起来了。
We often say "出现转机", meaning the situation is starting to get better.
Meanings
转机zhuǎnjī
a turn for the better; favorable turning point
他的病情终于出现了转机。
His illness finally showed signs of improvement.
转机zhuǎnjī
to change planes; transfer flights
我们要在北京转机去东京。
We have to transfer in Beijing to go to Tokyo.
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Notes
- Etymology
转 (turn/change) + 机 (chance/machine); the two senses come from these different meanings of 机.
- Nuance
the 'turning point' sense usually pairs with 出现 (appear) and refers to improvement.
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