Writing
扭转 (niǔ zhuǎn) — how to say "to reverse" in Chinese
扭转
To reverse, to turn around
verb
Character composition
扭
to twist, to turn
转
to turn, to change
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
車
Cart
#159 · chē · 7 strokes
Collocations
扭转局面
niǔ zhuǎn jú miàn
turn the situation around
Examples
我们必须立即采取措施来扭转这种不利的趋势。
We must take immediate measures to reverse this unfavorable trend.
他扭转了局面。
He reversed the situation.
Frequently asked questions
How to say reverse in Chinese?
"to reverse" in Chinese is 扭转 (niǔ zhuǎn).
What does 扭转 mean in English?
扭转 (niǔ zhuǎn) means "To reverse, to turn around".
How is 扭转 pronounced?
It is pronounced niǔ zhuǎn (written as niu zhuan, niuzhuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to reverse" in Chinese characters?
It is written 扭转: 扭 has 7 strokes, 转 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 扭转?
扭转 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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