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    Expressing 'to spin' with 旋转 (xuánzhuǎn)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    旋转 + Object

    Explanation

    旋转 (xuánzhuǎn) means "to spin" or "to rotate" and describes circular movement around an axis. It is commonly used in sports, dance, and mechanical contexts. For example, a figure skater performing spins in the air would be described as completing 旋转动作 (spinning movements).

    Examples

    • 小女孩在冰面上快速旋转，美极了。

      Xiǎo nǚhái zài bīngmiàn shàng kuàisù xuánzhuǎn, měi jí le.

      The little girl spun quickly on the ice — it was absolutely beautiful.

    • 这台洗衣机旋转的时候声音太大了。

      Zhè tái xǐyījī xuánzhuǎn de shíhòu shēngyīn tài dà le.

      This washing machine is too loud when it spins.

    • 地球每天都在不停地旋转。

      Dìqiú měitiān dōu zài bù tíng de xuánzhuǎn.

      The Earth is constantly rotating every day.

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