轮流 (lún liú) — to take turns; to alternate
Definition
A verb meaning each party takes a turn doing the same thing in sequence. Compared to 交替, 轮流 is more everyday and focuses on people (轮流发言); 交替 can describe things swapping in a recurring cycle.
verb
to take turnsto alternate
Examples
- 轮流。Wǒ men lún liú dǎ sǎo jiào shì.We take turns cleaning the classroom.
- 轮流。Tā men lún liú shàng tái fā yán.They take turns going on stage to speak.
- 轮流。Shuāng fāng lún liú jìn gōng.Both sides take turns attacking.
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