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周转 (zhōuzhuǎn) vs 轮换 (lúnhuàn) — use 周转 for financial contexts of turnover, while 轮换 refers to rotation or alternation in a broader sense.
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 周转; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other terms. This word is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in financial discussions. Common collocations include '资金周转' (capital turnover) and '库存周转' (inventory turnover).
As an HSK 6 word, 周转 connects to other economic and business-related terms like 资金 (capital) and 预算 (budget). Students should focus on understanding its application in financial contexts and practice using it in sentences related to economics.
Learners often confuse 周转 with 轮换 (lún huàn), which means to rotate or alternate in a physical sense. For example, saying '我需要轮换我的资金' (I need to rotate my capital) is incorrect; it should be '我需要周转我的资金'.
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How to say turnover (in cash or personnel) in Chinese
“turnover (in cash or personnel)” in Chinese is周转
周转 (zhōuzhuǎn) refers to the process of turnover or circulation, particularly in financial contexts, such as cash flow or inventory turnover. It conveys the idea of resources being utilized, replenished, or rotated efficiently, often in business and economic discussions.
When to use 周转
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 周转; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other terms. This word is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in financial discussions. Common collocations include '资金周转' (capital turnover) and '库存周转' (inventory turnover).
周转 or something close to it
周转 (zhōuzhuǎn) vs 轮换 (lúnhuàn) — use 周转 for financial contexts of turnover, while 轮换 refers to rotation or alternation in a broader sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 周转 with 轮换 (lún huàn), which means to rotate or alternate in a physical sense. For example, saying '我需要轮换我的资金' (I need to rotate my capital) is incorrect; it should be '我需要周转我的资金'.
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Grammar Patterns of 周转
周转 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们借钱只为了____，而不是投资。
They are borrowing just to stay afloat, not for investment.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 周转
周转 refers specifically to turnover or circulation of resources, while 转换 means to convert or change from one form to another.
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