斢 (tiǎo) - To turn around & to change

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tiǎo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

斢 · tiǎo

To turn around;

to change;

to exchange;

to swap (used in specific dialectal expressions).

To turn aroundto changeto exchange

Usage highlights

turn aroundexchange seatsswap clotheschange completelyexchange goodsturn over

Synonyms

  • 换— to exchange; to change
  • 转— to turn; to rotate
  • 调— to transfer; to exchange

Antonyms

  • 固— fixed; unchanging
  • 定— settled; determined

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He turned the bottle around (斢转来).
  • Let's exchange seats (斢位子).
  • The situation changed completely (斢了个样).
  • They swapped clothes (斢衣裳穿).

Collocations

  • turn around(斢转来)
  • exchange seats(斢位子)
  • swap clothes(斢衣裳)
  • change completely(斢了个样)
  • exchange goods(斢货)
  • turn over(斢过来)

Idioms

  • Turn things upside down(斢天斢地)
  • Exchange without loss(斢来斢去)
  • Complete transformation(斢头换面)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Wu Chinese dialects (especially Shanghainese) and some Mandarin dialects.
  • Represents a colloquial, informal way of expressing change or exchange in daily life.
  • Reflects practical, transactional aspects of traditional market culture where bartering was common.

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