Writing
拐弯 (guǎi wān) — how to say "to turn a corner" in Chinese
拐弯
To turn a corner; turn
verb
Character composition
拐
to turn, to deceive
弯
bend, to bend
Radicals / Keys
弓
Bow
#57 · gōng · 3 strokes
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
Collocations
拐弯处
guǎi wān chù
turning point
向左拐弯
xiàng zuǒ guǎi wān
turn left
Examples
开车时，拐弯前一定要仔细观察周围。
When driving, you must carefully observe your surroundings before turning.
前面拐弯。
Turn ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Turn a corner meaning
"to turn a corner" in Chinese is 拐弯 (guǎi wān).
What does 拐弯 mean in English?
拐弯 (guǎi wān) means "To turn a corner; turn".
How is 拐弯 pronounced?
It is pronounced guǎi wān (written as guai wan, guaiwan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to turn a corner" in Chinese characters?
It is written 拐弯: 拐 has 8 strokes, 弯 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 拐弯?
拐弯 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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