转体 (zhuǎn tǐ) — to twist/turn the body (in gymnastics, diving, etc.)
Definition
A gymnastics/diving term for twisting or turning the body mid-air. The first syllable 转 (zhuǎn) marks the rotation; 体 (tǐ) is the body.
verb
to twist/turn the body (in gymnastics, diving, etc.)
Examples
- 转体。Tā zài tiào shuǐ shí zuò le yí gè piào liang de zhuǎn tǐ.He performed a beautiful body twist while diving.
- 转体。Zhè ge yùn dòng yuán de zhuǎn tǐ dòng zuò fēi cháng biāo zhǔn.This athlete's body twist movement is very standard.
- 转体。Jiào liàn ràng xué shēng men liàn xí zhuǎn tǐ.The coach had the students practice body twists.
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