English–Chinese
“sharp turn” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjí zhuǎn wān
Example
前面有个急转弯，开慢点。qián miàn yǒu gè jí zhuǎn wān kāi màn diǎn
There's a sharp turn ahead, so slow down.
How to say “sharp turn” in Chinese
“Sharp turn” in Chinese is 急转弯 (jí zhuǎn wān).
A bend in a road that interrupts a straight route with a sudden change of direction.
Example sentences with 急转弯
雨天急转弯更滑，开车要放慢速度。yǔ tiān jí zhuǎn wān gèng huá kāi chē yào fàng màn sù dù
Sharp turns are more slippery in the rain, so slow down when driving.
Tips for using 急转弯
- In everyday road talk, 急转弯 (jízhuǎnwān, "sharp turn") often signals a need to slow down, making it useful in safety warnings and directions rather than only in map descriptions.