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旋涡

whirlpool

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

xuan2wo1 • xuánwō

Meaning

Primary

whirlpool

Mnemonic

旋涡 Whirlpool refers to a 涡 whirlpool which consists of water that 旋 revolves around in a circle.

Usage

河流 中 出现 了 一 个 旋涡

A whirlpool appeared in the river.

旋涡 非常 危险， 不要 靠近。

Whirlpools are very dangerous; don't go near them.

风暴 形成 了 一 个 巨大 的 旋涡

The storm created a massive whirlpool.