zhuǎn wān
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我们在十字路口转弯。
Wǒmen zài shízìlùkǒu zhuǎnwān.
We turn at the crossroads.
请在下一个路口转弯。
Qǐng zài xià yīgè lùkǒu zhuǎnwān.
Please turn at the next intersection.
小心转弯，前面有行人。
Xiǎoxīn zhuǎnwān, qiánmiàn yǒu xíngrén.
Be careful when turning, there are pedestrians in front.
拐弯 (guǎi wān)
turn a corner
弯曲 (wān qū)
bend
直行 (zhíxíng)
go straight
拐弯 (guǎiwān)
turn
The Chinese word 转弯 (zhuǎnwān) literally means "to turn a corner" or "to make a turn". It is composed of two characters: 转 (zhuǎn), which means "to turn" or "to change", and 弯 (wān), which means "a bend" or "a curve". The word 转弯 can be used in both a literal and a figurative sense. In its literal sense, it refers to the physical act of turning a corner or making a turn. For example, you could say 我在十字路口转弯了 (wǒ zài shízìlùkǒu zhuǎnwānle), which means "I turned at the intersection". In its figurative sense, 转弯 can refer to a change in direction or course. For example, you could say 他的人生发生了转弯 (tā de rénshēng fāshēngle zhuǎnwān), which means "His life took a turn". The word 转弯 is a common word in Chinese and is used in a variety of contexts.
