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    Expressing 'to turn to' with 转向 (zhuǎnxiàng)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 转向 + Object

    Explanation

    转向 (zhuǎnxiàng) means "to turn to," "to shift toward," or "to change direction." It indicates a change in focus, direction, or strategy. It can describe both physical turning and abstract shifts in policy or attention.

    Examples

    • 近年来,很多消费者开始转向网上购物。

      jìn nián lái, hěn duō xiāofèizhě kāishǐ zhuǎnxiàng wǎngshàng gòuwù.

      In recent years, many consumers have started shifting to online shopping.

    • 公司决定转向新能源领域,寻求新的增长点。

      gōngsī juédìng zhuǎnxiàng xīn néngyuán lǐngyù, xúnqiú xīn de zēngzhǎng diǎn.

      The company decided to pivot to the new energy sector in search of new growth opportunities.

    • 讨论的话题突然转向了教育问题。

      tǎolùn de huàtí tūrán zhuǎnxiàng le jiàoyù wèntí.

      The topic of discussion suddenly shifted to education issues.

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