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How do you say "to turn (an object)" in Chinese?
转动
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In Chinese, "to turn (an object)" is 转动.
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Pronunciation
Say JWAN (rising tone) then DOONG (falling tone). First pitch rises, second drops down.
Writing and usage
Two characters combine. 转 has eleven strokes with a turning radical. 动 has six strokes with a force radical (力).
Example sentence
请转动这个旋钮。
Please turn this knob.
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How to remember 转动
转 means to rotate or turn. 动 adds the sense of motion or action. Together they mean to rotate an object.
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Questions about 转动
How do you say "to turn (an object)" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "to turn (an object)" is 转动. It is a noun.
How is 转动 written in Chinese?
Two characters combine. 转 has eleven strokes with a turning radical. 动 has six strokes with a force radical (力).
How is 转动 used in a sentence?
Use 转动 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 请转动这个旋钮。 (Please turn this knob.).
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