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回 (huí) vs 转 (zhuǎn) — use 迴 when emphasizing a return or cyclical movement, while 转 focuses on turning or changing direction.
Be cautious with the tone; 迴 (huí) is pronounced with the second tone, which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. It's often used in formal contexts when describing routes or directions, so ensure to use it appropriately. Common collocations include 迴圈 (huíquān, 'cycle') and 迴路 (huílù, 'loop').
Although 迴 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other words at the advanced levels that involve movement and direction, such as 走 (zǒu, 'to walk') and 转 (zhuǎn, 'to turn'). Students should focus on recognizing its usage in phrases and compound words.
Learners often confuse 迴 (huí) with 回 (huí), leading to incorrect usages in contexts that require clarification of movement type. For example, using 回 to describe a winding road instead of 迴 is incorrect; the correct phrase would be 迴路.
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Etymology of 迴
Originally a spiral, conveying the meaning "to turn around".
To walk 辶 in circles 回; 回 also provides the pronunciation
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How to say to rotate, to revolve; curve, zig-zag in Chinese
“to rotate, to revolve; curve, zig-zag” in Chinese is迴
The character 迴 (huí) primarily means 'to rotate' or 'to revolve.' It is commonly used to describe movement that curves or zig-zags, often in contexts related to paths, routes, or even thoughts. The nuance of this character conveys a sense of returning or going back, linking it to cycles and circular motions.
When to use 迴
Be cautious with the tone; 迴 (huí) is pronounced with the second tone, which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. It's often used in formal contexts when describing routes or directions, so ensure to use it appropriately. Common collocations include 迴圈 (huíquān, 'cycle') and 迴路 (huílù, 'loop').
迴 or something close to it
回 (huí) vs 转 (zhuǎn) — use 迴 when emphasizing a return or cyclical movement, while 转 focuses on turning or changing direction.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 迴 (huí) with 回 (huí), leading to incorrect usages in contexts that require clarification of movement type. For example, using 回 to describe a winding road instead of 迴 is incorrect; the correct phrase would be 迴路.
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Grammar Patterns of 迴
迴 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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我紧随他穿过一条条迂____曲折的窄巷.
I followed him through a maze of narrow alleys.
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It is pronounced as huí, with a rising tone.
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