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How do you say "turn left" in Chinese?
左转
zuǒ zhuǎn
In Chinese, "turn left" is 左转 (zuǒ zhuǎn).
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Pronunciation
Shape your mouth for zuǒ zhuǎn around "zuǒ" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "zhuǎn" dipped low then curled back up (third tone).
Writing and usage
左转 is written using hanzi. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
turn left
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How to remember 左转
Say "zuǒ zhuǎn" and picture turn left at the exact same moment — that snapshot is your anchor for the word.
Related words
- turn right 右转
- go straight ahead 直走吧
- its on the left 它在左边
- its on the right 它在右边
- its around the corner 就在拐角处
- how far is it 有多远
- is it walking distance 走路能到吗
- which bus goes to 哪辆公交车会去哪家
- does this train stop at 这列火车会停靠在
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Questions about 左转
How do you pronounce 左转?
Shape your mouth for zuǒ zhuǎn around "zuǒ" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "zhuǎn" dipped low then curled back up (third tone).
Is 左转 formal or casual?
左转 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 左转 used in Chinese?
左转 is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (turn left).
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"Turn left" in other languages
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