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“twists and turns” in Chinese

Chinese

Also峰回路转 (fēng huí lù zhuǎn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinqū zhé

Example

他的故事有很多曲折。tā de gù shì yǒu hěn duō qū zhé

His story has many twists and turns.

Illustration for 曲折 (twists and turns)

How to say “twists and turns” in Chinese

“Twists and turns” in Chinese is 曲折 (qū zhé).

A route to a result that repeatedly bends around changes and obstacles instead of going straight.

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

Example sentences with 曲折

她的人生经历了许多曲折。tā de rén shēng jīng lì le xǔ duō qū zhé

Her life went through many twists and turns.

Tips for using 曲折

  • In conversation, this word can sound formal, so simpler expressions often make a brief comment about a difficult course of events sound more natural.

Other Chinese words for “twists and turns”

这部电影峰回路转,结局意想不到。zhè bù diàn yǐng fēng huí lù zhuǎn jié jú yì xiǎng bú dào

This movie has many twists and turns, and the ending is unexpected.

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