Chinese word

运转

Pronunciation

Pinyinyùn zhuǎn

Meaning

  • verbrun

Example

整个系统开始运转起来了。zhěng gè xì tǒng kāi shǐ yùn zhuǎn qǐ lái le

The whole system has started running.

Illustration for 运转 (run)

More examples

设备在高负荷下仍能平稳运转。shè bèi zài gāo fù hè xià réng néng píng wěn yùn zhuǎn

The equipment can still run smoothly under a heavy load.

Core concept

Connected parts keep moving in an orderly cycle so a machine or system can work.

Common phrases

  • 保持运转bǎo chí yùn zhuǎn

    keep running

  • 高效运转gāo xiào yùn zhuǎn

    operate efficiently

  • 持续运转chí xù yùn zhuǎn

    run continuously

Similar words

运行yùn xíng: Continue operating in a normal condition, especially for a device or system.
运作yùn zuò: Carry out the functions of a system, organization, or mechanism according to set procedures.
启动qǐ dòng: Cause a machine or system to begin operating, often by turning on its power.

Definition in Chinese

使机械、系统等开始有规则地运动或工作；（事物）处于运作状态。shǐ jī xiè xì tǒng děng kāi shǐ yǒu guī zé dì yùn dòng huò gōng zuò shì wù chǔ yú yùn zuò zhuàng tài

Word origin

运 (yùn, "move") + 转 (zhuàn, "turn") joins two ideas of motion to form a word for ongoing mechanical or system activity.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, the subject is usually a machine, facility, or system, not a person who is merely walking or traveling.

Other meanings

  • operateverb

Opposites

  • 停止运转tíng zhǐ yùn zhuǎnstop runningverb
  • 停机tíng jīshut downverb

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