旋 (xuán) - To revolve, to rotate & to return

旋Tone 2

xuán ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

旋 · xuán

To revolve, to rotate;

to return;

soon after;

a loop or spiral;

used in names to suggest dynamism, cyclical return, or swift movement.

To revolve, to rotateto returnsoon after

Usage highlights

rotate/spintriumphant returnwhirlwindmelody/tunerevolving doorgyroscope

Synonyms

  • 转— to turn, to revolve
  • 回— to return, to circle back

Antonyms

  • 静— still, motionless
  • 止— to stop, to cease

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Earth rotates (旋转) around the sun.
  • He returned home triumphantly (凯旋).
  • The situation changed quickly (旋即).
  • A whirlwind (旋风) swept through the area.

Collocations

  • rotate/spin(旋转)
  • triumphant return(凯旋)
  • whirlwind(旋风)
  • melody/tune(旋律)
  • revolving door(旋转门)
  • gyroscope(陀螺仪/回转仪)

Idioms

  • To act according to circumstances(见机行事 / 随机应变)
  • The victorious return of an army(凯旋而归)
  • A turning point(转折点)
  • Dancing and whirling(翩翩起舞 / 盘旋飞舞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with military victories and the return of triumphant armies (凯旋).
  • Implies dynamism, cyclical motion, and adaptability in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
  • Used in music to denote melody (旋律), connecting motion with harmony.

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