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    Expressing reversing with 逆转 (nìzhuǎn)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    逆转 + Object

    Explanation

    逆转 (nìzhuǎn) means "to reverse" or "to turn around" and describes a dramatic change from an unfavorable situation to a favorable one. It is commonly used in sports, medical, and general contexts to describe comebacks or turnarounds.

    Examples

    • 比赛最后五分钟,我们实现了逆转。

      Bǐsài zuìhòu wǔ fēnzhōng, wǒmen shíxiàn le nìzhuǎn.

      In the last five minutes of the match, we achieved a comeback.

    • 医生说他的病情出现了逆转,开始好转了。

      Yīshēng shuō tā de bìngqíng chūxiàn le nìzhuǎn, kāishǐ hǎozhuǎn le.

      The doctor said his condition has reversed and is starting to improve.

    • 没有人想到局势会突然逆转。

      Méiyǒu rén xiǎngdào júshì huì tūrán nìzhuǎn.

      No one expected the situation to suddenly reverse.

    • 比赛最后五分钟,我们实现了逆转。

      bǐsài zuìhòu wǔ fēnzhōng, wǒmen shíxiàn le nìzhuǎn.

      In the last five minutes of the game, we achieved a comeback.

    • 医生说他的病情出现了逆转,开始好转了。

      yīshēng shuō tā de bìngqíng chūxiàn le nìzhuǎn, kāishǐ hǎozhuǎn le.

      The doctor said his condition has reversed and started to improve.

    • 没有人想到局势会突然逆转。

      méiyǒu rén xiǎngdào júshì huì tūrán nìzhuǎn.

      No one expected the situation to suddenly reverse.

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