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转 has 3 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
see 轉文|转文[zhuai3 wen2]
to turn; to change direction; to transfer
to revolve; to turn; to circle about
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to transmit
to improve
to change
to pass on
to rotate
to change
to pass on to sb
to transfer
to shift
to rotate
Notice where 转 sits in each complete thought.
She turned the doorknob slowly.
Source: Tatoeba #3593475 · CC BY 2.0 FROur situation should improve in the near future.
Source: Tatoeba #6685067 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe changed the topic of conversation.
Source: Tatoeba #429196 · CC BY 2.0 FRI saw Roy and he asked me to pass this along to you.
Source: Tatoeba #4649885 · CC BY 2.0 FRI am convinced that things will change for the better.
Source: Tatoeba #335248 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.