转折 meaning and pronunciation

转折
Simplified word
轉折
Traditional word

转折 English definition

zhuǎn zhé

  • shift in the trend of events
  • plot shift in a book
  • twists and turns

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  • (zhuǎn): to turn; to change direction; to transfer; to forward (mail);
  • (zhé): (zhe1) to turn sth over; to turn upside down; to tip sth out (of a container) -- (zhe2) to break; to fracture; to snap; to suffer loss; to bend; to twist; to turn; to change direction; convinced; to convert into (currency); discount; rebate; tenth (in price); classifier for theatrical scenes; to fold; accounts book; -- (she2) to break (e.g. stick or bone); a loss;