zyun2 hyun1轉圈转圈
Jyutpingzyun2 hyun1
Yalejyún hyūn
Definition
To go around in a circle; to spin or rotate.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical action of moving in a circular path or spinning on the spot. It is frequently used to describe the behavior of animals or children playing, emphasizing the repetitive nature of the movement.
Examples
The dog is circling around, looking very happy.
Why are you spinning around here?
Related words
Common phrases
to spin in place
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 兜圈, which often carries the metaphorical meaning of beating around the bush or taking a detour when giving directions.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
