What does 急转弯 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 急转弯 (jí zhuǎn wān) translates to "to make a sudden turn". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

How do you pronounce 急转弯 in Pinyin?

The character 急转弯 is pronounced "jí zhuǎn wān" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 急转弯?

急转弯 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

HSK Levels / Level 7 / 急转弯

急转弯

jí zhuǎn wān

HSK 7

English Meaning

to make a sudden turn

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我有俩肺

“I have two lungs.”

2. TARGET TURN 你跟我在这儿玩脑筋急转弯呢

“Are you kidding me?”

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是个人就有两肺用不着改造

“Everyone has two lungs. Modification?”

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