好转 (hǎo zhuǎn) — to improve, to take a turn for the better

Definition

好转 describes a situation, condition, or trend that takes a turn for the better on its own — often used for health, weather, or the economy. 进步 is for people/skills making progress, and 改善 means to actively improve something.

verb
to improveto take a turn for the better

Examples

  • 好转
    Tā de bìng qíng kāi shǐ hǎo zhuǎn le.
    His condition has started to improve.
  • 好转
    Jīng jì xíng shì yǒu suǒ hǎo zhuǎn.
    The economic situation has somewhat improved.
  • 好转
    Xī wàng míng tiān tiān qì néng hǎo zhuǎn.
    I hope the weather will improve tomorrow.

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