抮 (zhěn) - To turn & to revolve

抮Tone 3

zhěn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

丈志

抮 · zhěn

To turn;

to revolve;

to rotate;

to twist.

To turnto revolveto rotate

Usage highlights

To turn aroundTo twist and turnRotating motionTurning forceCircular movement

Synonyms

  • 转— to turn, rotate
  • 旋— to revolve, whirl
  • 扭— to twist, turn

Antonyms

  • 直— straight (opposite of twisting)
  • 静— still, motionless (opposite of rotating)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wheel turns (抮转).
  • He twisted the rope (抮绳子).
  • The gears rotate (抮动).

Collocations

  • To turn around(抮转)
  • To twist and turn(抮扭)
  • Rotating motion(抮动)
  • Turning force(抮力)
  • Circular movement(抮环)

Idioms

  • Turning around and around(抮转不停)
  • Twisting and coiling(抮扭盘旋)
  • Revolving endlessly(抮转不息)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing mechanical or physical rotation.
  • It is considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily found in specialized or literary contexts.

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