zyun2 taai5轉軚转軚
Jyutpingzyun2 taai5
Yalejyún táaih
Definition
To change one's standpoint, viewpoint, or attitude.
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How it's used
Originating from the automotive term for turning a steering wheel, this expression carries a slightly critical or cynical tone. It is frequently used in political or social contexts to describe someone who flip-flops on a position to suit their own interests. It implies a lack of consistency rather than a genuine change of heart.
Examples
He was supporting it just now, why did he change his mind so quickly?
Don't keep changing your stance, you should keep your word.
Related words
Common phrases
to change one's stance at the last minute
to suddenly change one's mind
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 轉身, which literally means to turn around physically. While 轉軚 is used for abstract positions or opinions, it is not used for physical movement.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
