回身 (huí shēn) — to turn around (one's body)
Definition
A literary verb meaning 'to turn one's body around.' Same action as 转身, but 回身 reads as more written and narrative.
verb
to turn around (one's body)
Examples
- ，。Tā huí le shēn, kàn jiàn le wǒ.He turned around and saw me.
- 回身，。Tā tū rán huí shēn, xià le wǒ yí tiào.She suddenly turned around and startled me.
- ，回身。Tīng dào shēng yīn, tā lì kè huí shēn.Hearing the sound, he immediately turned around.
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