旋转 xuánzhuǎn to rotate
to rotate; to revolve; to spin; to whirl
How to remember 旋转: 旋 to revolve + 转 to turn = to rotate.
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How it is used
- To rotate/spin/revolve - 地球旋转 (dìqiú xuánzhuǎn) the Earth rotates, 旋转木马 (xuánzhuǎn mùmǎ) carousel.
- About circular turning around an axis or center; both intransitive and transitive.
- Contrast 转 (zhuǎn/zhuàn, turn) which is broader; 旋转 specifically means spinning/whirling motion.