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“turn left” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzuǒ zhuǎn

Example

前面的路口能左转吗？qián miàn de lù kǒu néng zuó zhuǎn ma

Can we turn left at the intersection ahead?

Illustration for 左转 (turn left)

How to say “turn left” in Chinese

“Turn left” in Chinese is 左转 (zuǒ zhuǎn).

At a junction, a person or vehicle redirects its movement onto the left-hand branch.

Full entry for 左转: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 左转

到下个路口记得左转。dào xià gè lù kǒu jì de zuó zhuǎn

Remember to turn left at the next intersection.

Tips for using 左转

  • In road questions, 能 (néng, "can") before this verb asks whether the maneuver is permitted or possible, so the question can concern traffic rules rather than physical ability.

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