Writing
运转 (yùn zhuǎn) — how to say "to operate" in Chinese
运转
To operate, to function
verb
Character composition
运
to move, to transport
转
to turn, to rotate
Radicals / Keys
車
Cart
#159 · chē · 7 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
正常运转
zhèngcháng yùnzhuǎn
to operate normally
Examples
这个系统已经连续运转了二十四小时。
This system has been operating continuously for twenty-four hours.
机器运转正常。
The machine operates normally.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to operate" in Chinese?
"to operate" in Chinese is 运转 (yùn zhuǎn).
What does 运转 mean in English?
运转 (yùn zhuǎn) means "To operate, to function".
How is 运转 pronounced?
It is pronounced yùn zhuǎn (written as yun zhuan, yunzhuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to operate" in Chinese characters?
It is written 运转: 运 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 3.0 level is 运转?
运转 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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