COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 转 is built
Traditional etymology note: 车 (cart) suggests the meaning, while 专 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 转 (zhuǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to turn
zhuǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhuǎn
转
to turn
Common words
zhuǎn fā
转发
to transmit; to forward (mail, SMS, packets of data); to pass on; to republish (an article from another publication)
zhuǎn jī
转机
(to take) a turn for the better; to change planes
hǎo zhuǎn
好转
to improve; to take a turn for the better; improvement
zhuǎn biàn
转变
to change; to transform; shift; transformation
zhuǎn gào
转告
to pass on; to communicate; to transmit
xuán zhuǎn
旋转
to rotate; to revolve; to spin; to whirl
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
转
转
转
转
转
转
转
转
LEARNING TIP
Remember 转
Say “zhuǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 转
Common words and phrases
zhuǎn fā
to transmit; to forward (mail, SMS, packets of data); to pass on; to republish (an article from another publication)
zhuǎn jī
(to take) a turn for the better; to change planes
hǎo zhuǎn
to improve; to take a turn for the better; improvement
zhuǎn biàn
to change; to transform; shift; transformation
zhuǎn gào
to pass on; to communicate; to transmit
xuán zhuǎn
to rotate; to revolve; to spin; to whirl
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“转”。
Zhège zì shì “zhuǎn”.
This character is “转”.
我正在学习“转”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhuǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “转”.
请写一遍“转”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhuǎn”.
Please write “转” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 转?
转 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 转 (zhuǎn) mean?
转 (zhuǎn) means to turn.
What is the radical of 转?
The radical of 转 is 车, associated with Not yet classified.