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March 24, 2026
旋转(旋轉)xuánzhuǎn(xuan2zhuan3)
旋转 (xuan2 zhuan3) means to rotate or revolve around a central point. It is commonly used in physical contexts, such as describing the motion of wheels, planets, or any object that spins. The term can also be metaphorically applied to ideas or discussions that are cyclical in nature.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese philosophy, the concept of rotation is often associated with cycles, such as the cyclical nature of time and seasons, reflecting the belief that everything is interconnected and continuously evolving.
Memory Tip
Imagine a spinning top (旋转) that spins around and around. The character 旋 (xuan) looks like a swirl, representing the spinning motion, while 转 (zhuan) can remind you of someone turning around. Picture the top rotating endlessly as you say 'xuan zhuan'!
Meanings of 旋转
xuánzhuǎn(xuan2zhuan3)
1to rotate
2to revolve
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About 旋转
旋转Simplified
旋轉Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3765Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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翻转 (fānzhuǎn) - use 旋转 for circular motion around a point, while 翻转 implies flipping or turning over an object.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a spinning top (旋转) that spins around and around. The character 旋 (xuan) looks like a swirl, representing the spinning motion, while 转 (zhuan) can remind you of someone turning around. Picture the top rotating endlessly as you say 'xuan zhuan'!
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 旋转 with 旋律 (xuan2 lu:4), which means melody. 旋转 is more formal and is often used in scientific contexts. Common collocations include 旋转的椅子 (xuánzhuǎn de yǐzi) meaning 'rotating chair' and 旋转木马 (xuánzhuǎn mùmǎ) meaning 'carousel'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 旋转 connects well with other advanced words related to movement and change. Focus on using it in compound phrases and understanding its application in both physical and abstract contexts, such as in discussions of ideas or trends.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese philosophy, the concept of rotation is often associated with cycles, such as the cyclical nature of time and seasons, reflecting the belief that everything is interconnected and continuously evolving.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 旋转 with 旋律 (xuan2 lu:4), thinking they mean the same. Remember, 旋转 is about motion, while 旋律 refers to melody. Another mistake is using it inappropriately in informal contexts where simpler words like 转 may be more suitable.
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Grammar Patterns of 旋转
旋转 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 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.
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伴随着隆隆的低沉噪声，螺旋桨开始____起来。
With a low-pitched rumbling noise, the propeller began to rotate.
rú guǒ lún zǐ shì nì shí zhēn fāng xiàng xuán zhuǎn, , qí jiǎo dòng liáng shǐ liáng de fāng xiàng zhāo.
If the wheel is rotating counterclockwise, its angular - momentum vector is directed eastward.
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地球从西向东旋转.
dì qiú cóng xī xiàng dōng xuán zhuǎn.
The earth rotates from west to east.
8
邦妮用手指旋转着她的空杯子。
bāng nī yòng shǒu zhǐ xuán zhuǎn zháo tā de kōng bēi zǐ。
Bonnie twirled her empty glass in her fingers.
9
可别等著飞行伞开始旋转.
kě bié děng zhù fēi háng sǎn kāi shǐ xuán zhuǎn.
Do not wait for the canopy to start spinning.
10
他把那个旋转门转了又转.
tā bǎ nà gè xuán zhuǎn mén zhuǎn le yòu zhuǎn.
He spun the revolving door round and round.
Cultural Notes for 旋转
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese philosophy, the concept of rotation is often associated with cycles, such as the cyclical nature of time and seasons, reflecting the belief that everything is interconnected and continuously evolving.
Frequently Asked Questions about 旋转
You can say, '这个轮子可以旋转' (Zhège lúnzi kěyǐ xuánzhuǎn) meaning 'This wheel can rotate.'
It can be used in both contexts; for example, describing a planet's rotation or a discussion that keeps going in circles.
旋转 emphasizes a more continuous or circular motion, while 转 can refer to turning around in a more general sense.
