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March 24, 2026
周转(周轉)zhōuzhuǎn(zhou1zhuan3)
周转 (zhōuzhuǎn) refers to the process of turnover or circulation, particularly in financial contexts, such as cash flow or inventory turnover. It conveys the idea of resources being utilized, replenished, or rotated efficiently, often in business and economic discussions.
Frequency#24534DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, efficient cash flow and turnover are critical indicators of a company's health, reflecting the importance of resource management in maintaining operational fluidity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bustling marketplace where money is constantly 'turning around' like a carousel (周 - 'zhou' - sounds like 'circle'). The more it spins, the more efficient the market becomes (转 - 'zhuan' - means 'to turn'). Visualize coins flowing in and out, representing cash circulation.
Meanings of 周转
zhōuzhuǎn(zhou1zhuan3)
1turnover (in cash or personnel)
2to have enough resources to cover a need
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About 周转
周转Simplified
周轉Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#24534Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
周转 (zhōuzhuǎn) vs 轮换 (lúnhuàn) — use 周转 for financial contexts of turnover, while 轮换 refers to rotation or alternation in a broader sense.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bustling marketplace where money is constantly 'turning around' like a carousel (周 - 'zhou' - sounds like 'circle'). The more it spins, the more efficient the market becomes (转 - 'zhuan' - means 'to turn'). Visualize coins flowing in and out, representing cash circulation.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 周转; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other terms. This word is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in financial discussions. Common collocations include '资金周转' (capital turnover) and '库存周转' (inventory turnover).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 周转 connects to other economic and business-related terms like 资金 (capital) and 预算 (budget). Students should focus on understanding its application in financial contexts and practice using it in sentences related to economics.
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, efficient cash flow and turnover are critical indicators of a company's health, reflecting the importance of resource management in maintaining operational fluidity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 周转 with 轮换 (lún huàn), which means to rotate or alternate in a physical sense. For example, saying '我需要轮换我的资金' (I need to rotate my capital) is incorrect; it should be '我需要周转我的资金'.
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Grammar Patterns of 周转
周转 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 9 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 1
Complete the Sentence
他们借钱只为了____，而不是投资。
They are borrowing just to stay afloat, not for investment.
Example Sentences for 周转 (1)
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他们借钱只为了周转，而不是投资。
tā mén jiè qián zhī wéi le zhōu zhuǎn， ， ér bù shì tóu。
They are borrowing just to stay afloat, not for investment.
Cultural Notes for 周转
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese business culture, efficient cash flow and turnover are critical indicators of a company's health, reflecting the importance of resource management in maintaining operational fluidity.
Frequently Asked Questions about 周转
周转 refers specifically to turnover or circulation of resources, while 转换 means to convert or change from one form to another.
Yes, it can describe how quickly you manage your personal cash flow, like how often your income is replenished.
It is more common in business or financial discussions rather than casual conversation.
