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turning point

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

zhuan3zhe2dian3 zhuǎnzhédiǎn

Meaning


Primary

turning point

Alternatives

breaking point

Mnemonic


A 转折点 turning point is a 点 spot in history where the old way of things 折 breaks off and things 转 turn towards a different direction.

Usage


他 人生 的 一 个 巨大 转折点

a huge turning point in his life

搬 到 台湾 是 我 人生 的 一 个 转折点。

Moving to Taiwan was a turning point in my life.

历史 的 转折点

turning point in history