Definition
回转 is a formal verb meaning 'to turn around' or 'to rotate', often used in mechanical, geometric, or directional contexts (e.g., a part rotating, a vehicle turning). It also carries a figurative sense of 'to reverse' or 'to turn back' when talking about trends or situations (形势回转). Unlike everyday words like 转身 (for a person turning) or 掉头 (for a vehicle turning), 回转 is more literary and fits written or technical language.
v.
to turn aroundto rotate(figurative) to reverseto turn back (of a trend, situation, or direction)
Examples
- 回转。Zhège lìngjiàn měi fēnzhōng huí zhuǎn sān bǎi cì.This part rotates three hundred times per minute.
- ，回转。Jīngguò gǎigé, gōngsī de xíngshì kāishǐ huí zhuǎn.After the reforms, the company's situation began to turn around.
- ，回转。Qiánfāng shīgōng, chēliàng qǐng zài qiánfāng lùkǒu huí zhuǎn.Construction ahead; vehicles please turn around at the next intersection.
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