Chinese
zhuǎn
Meaning: to turn; to transfer; to pass on
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

轉
转

Example sentences

Please help me transfer this letter to him.
請在下一個路口向右轉。
请在下一个路口向右转。
Please turn right at the next intersection.
請向左轉。
请向左转。
Please turn left.
今天天氣轉陰了。
今天天气转阴了。
The weather turned cloudy today.
天氣轉涼了,出門前記得多添件衣服。
天气转凉了,出门前记得多添件衣服。
The weather is getting cold; remember to put on more clothes before going out.
天氣轉涼,請保重身體。
天气转凉,请保重身体。
The weather is turning cool, please take care of yourself.
天氣轉冷,大家紛紛換上冬衣。
天气转冷,大家纷纷换上冬衣。
The weather is getting cold, so everyone is putting on winter clothes.
他突然停下腳步,轉過身來。
他突然停下脚步,转过身来。
He suddenly stopped walking and turned around.
今天的天氣是多雲轉晴。
今天的天气是多云转晴。
Today's weather is cloudy turning to sunny.

Usage Notes

Indicates changing direction or passing something to another person.

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