转折点 (zhuǎn zhé diǎn) — turning point

Definition

A turning point where a situation changes direction, often toward a new phase (can be positive or negative). 契机 emphasizes a favorable opportunity; 转机 is specifically a turn for the better or a recovery.

noun
turning point

Examples

  • 转折点
    Zhè cì tán pàn shì liǎng guó guān xì de zhuǎn zhé diǎn.
    This negotiation is a turning point in the relationship between the two countries.
  • 转折点
    Nà ge jué dìng chéng wéi tā rén shēng de zhòng yào zhuǎn zhé diǎn.
    That decision became an important turning point in his life.
  • 2020转折点
    2020 Nián duì quán qiú jīng jì lái shuō shì yí gè zhuǎn zhé diǎn.
    2020 was a turning point for the global economy.

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