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    Expressing "taking a turn for the better" with 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 好转

    Explanation

    The verb 好转 (hǎozhuǎn) means "to take a turn for the better" or "to improve." It is commonly used to describe improvement in health, situations, or conditions. For example, 病情正在好转 means "the condition is improving."

    Examples

    • 经过治疗，他的身体明显好转了。

      jīng guò zhì liáo, tā de shēn tǐ míng xiǎn hǎo zhuǎn le.

      After treatment, his health has noticeably improved.

    • 最近经济形势开始好转。

      zuì jìn jīng jì xíng shì kāi shǐ hǎo zhuǎn.

      The economic situation has recently started to improve.

    • 天气好转以后我们再出发吧。

      tiān qì hǎo zhuǎn yǐ hòu wǒ men zài chū fā ba.

      Let's set off after the weather improves.

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