转折点 (zhuǎn zhé diǎn) — turning point
Definition
A turning point where a situation changes direction, often toward a new phase (can be positive or negative). 契机 emphasizes a favorable opportunity; 转机 is specifically a turn for the better or a recovery.
noun
turning point
Examples
- 转折点。Zhè cì tán pàn shì liǎng guó guān xì de zhuǎn zhé diǎn.This negotiation is a turning point in the relationship between the two countries.
- 转折点。Nà ge jué dìng chéng wéi tā rén shēng de zhòng yào zhuǎn zhé diǎn.That decision became an important turning point in his life.
- 2020转折点。2020 Nián duì quán qiú jīng jì lái shuō shì yí gè zhuǎn zhé diǎn.2020 was a turning point for the global economy.
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