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“turntable” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhuàn pán

Example

请把盘子放在转盘上。qǐng bǎ pán zi fàng zài zhuàn pán shàng

Please put the plate on the turntable.

Illustration for 转盘 (turntable)

How to say “turntable” in Chinese

“Turntable” in Chinese is 转盘 (zhuàn pán).

A circular surface turns in place so objects can be moved, presented, or chosen without moving the whole base.

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

Example sentences with 转盘

电动转盘可以自动转动,夹菜更方便。diàn dòng zhuàn pán ké yǐ zì dòng zhuǎn dòng jiā cài gèng fāng biàn

The motorized turntable rotates automatically, making it easier to serve yourself food.

Tips for using 转盘

  • In restaurant talk, the word names the rotating platform on a table rather than a plate or dish, a useful distinction when following descriptions of shared meals.

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