zyun2 lit6 dim2轉捩點转捩点
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Definition
A turning point; a critical juncture in an event or in life where major change occurs.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or narrative contexts to describe a significant shift in a situation or trajectory. While it appears in everyday speech, it carries a slightly intellectual or dramatic weight compared to simpler phrases like 關鍵時刻. It is most frequently applied to career paths, historical events, or personal development narratives.
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This competition was the turning point of his life.
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Common phrases
life turning point
critical turning point
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 關鍵時刻, which focuses on a moment of high pressure or importance, whereas 轉捩點 specifically emphasizes a change in direction or outcome.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
