Definition
回旋 has two main uses: 1) physically turning or circling around in space, like a plane spiraling or a dancer spinning; 2) figuratively having flexibility or room to adjust plans, as in 回旋余地 ('leeway'). The second sense is common in formal discussion, negotiation, or strategic contexts.
v.
to circleto spiralto turn around (in physical space)to have room to maneuverto be flexible (in planning, negotiation, etc.)
Examples
- 回旋。Fēijī zài tiānkōng zhōng huí xuán le jǐ quān.The plane circled a few times in the sky.
- 回旋。Zhège wǔdǎo dòngzuò xūyào shǒubì kuàisù huí xuán.This dance move requires the arms to spin quickly.
- 回旋，。Tánpàn hái yǒu huí xuán de yúdì, búbì mǎshàng juédìng.There is still room to maneuver in the negotiations; no need to decide right away.
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