旋 Stroke Order — How to Write 旋
旋 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 方, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
旋 Radical and Character Components
旋 is an ideographic compound. An army 方 marching under a flag 疋.
Radical: 方 + 7 more strokes
旋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xuán
- xuàn
Meanings of 旋 in Chinese
1
xuán旋
To rotate, spin, or revolve around an axis.
风车在风中轻轻地旋转着。
The windmill rotates gently in the wind.
To return; to come back, often implying a successful or triumphant return.
演出结束后，艺术家们胜利凯旋，观众报以热烈掌声。
After the performance, the artists returned triumphantly, receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Soon; immediately; in a very short period of time (often seen in phrases like '旋即' meaning 'immediately').
他一说完，旋即离开了房间。
As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately left the room.
To interact or deal with various parties, often in a complex or diplomatic manner; to maneuver among different sides.
他善于在不同意见之间周旋，寻求最佳解决方案
He is skilled at maneuvering between differing opinions to find the best solution.
Same as '漩' (xuán), meaning a whirlpool or an eddy.
水面上形成了一个巨大的水旋。
A large whirlpool formed on the surface of the water.
2
xuàn旋
To spin or revolve rapidly, like a whirlwind; to whirl.
树叶在风中不停地打旋。
The leaves kept whirling in the wind.
To do something immediately or on the spot, often implying doing it concurrently or right after a preceding action without delay.
他喜欢旋学旋用，这样能更好地掌握知识。
He likes to learn and apply immediately, which helps him grasp knowledge better.
To turn or peel in a circular motion with a tool, such as a lathe or a knife.
用削皮刀把苹果皮旋掉。
Use a peeler to pare off the apple skin.
Common Words and Phrases with 旋
1
Lathe
这家工厂的生产线上安装了多台先进的旋床，用于精密零件加工
This factory's production line is equipped with multiple advanced lathes for precision parts processing.
2
A whirlwind or cyclone, referring to a rapidly rotating wind; also used figuratively to describe a sudden, intense burst of activity or events.
她的出现给整个团队带来了一股新的旋风，激发了大家的活力。
Her appearance brought a new whirlwind of energy to the entire team, invigorating everyone.
3
A bookbinding method in which a long scroll is folded into a book, with its ends joined to form a continuous loop.
博物馆展出了一本采用旋风装工艺制作的古籍，其独特的翻阅方式吸引了众多参观者。
The museum exhibited an ancient book crafted using the whirlwind binding technique, and its unique page-turning method captivated many visitors.
4
Lathe turner; lathe operator
这位经验丰富的旋工，擅长制作精美的定制戒指。
This experienced lathe operator is skilled at crafting exquisite custom rings.
5
6
immediately after; soon after
他听完消息，旋即起身离开了房间。
Upon hearing the news, he immediately rose and left the room.
7
to return home; to return to one's native land
他决定辞去城里的工作，旋里照顾年迈的父母。
He decided to quit his job in the city and return to his hometown to take care of his elderly parents.
8
Rotational flow; a swirling current, especially in deep water.
河流中形成的旋流可能会对船只造成危险。
The eddies formed in the river can pose a danger to boats.
9
Melody; a sequence of musical notes forming a recognizable tune.
这首歌的旋律非常优美，让人心旷神怡。
The melody of this song is very beautiful, making one feel refreshed and joyful.
10
wood turning; the craft or process of shaping wood on a lathe.
他周末常在车间里旋木，将普通的木材变成艺术品。
He often practices woodturning in his workshop on weekends, transforming ordinary wood into works of art.
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12
to bring about a fundamental change in the situation; to reverse the order of things; earth-shaking
面对公司濒临破产的危机，新上任的CEO凭借其卓越的领导力，旋乾转坤，使公司重获生机。
Facing the crisis of the company being on the verge of bankruptcy, the newly appointed CEO, with his excellent leadership, turned things around completely, revitalizing the company.
13
to wind or coil around
烟雾在空中旋绕上升，形成了一幅美丽的画面。
The smoke spiraled upwards in the air, forming a beautiful picture.
14
A spiral or winding staircase.
这座老图书馆里有一座美丽的木质旋梯。
This old library has a beautiful wooden spiral staircase.
15
A rotor, especially the vertical wing wheel of a Flettner rotor ship.
旋筒式风力推进船利用高速旋转的旋筒产生推力，以节省燃料。
Rotor-powered wind propulsion ships utilize high-speed rotating rotors to generate thrust, saving fuel.
16
A mass of rotating fluid, especially a current of water moving in a circle.
暴雨过后，小溪里形成了一个小小的旋涡。
After the heavy rain, a small whirlpool formed in the creek.
More words with 旋
- wō涡xuán旋vortex, whirl
- kǎi凯xuán旋triumphant return
- luó螺xuán旋spiral, helix
- luó螺xuán旋jiǎng桨propeller
- kǎi凯xuán旋mén门Triumphal Arch
- wò斡xuán旋mediate, mediation
- wō蜗xuán旋spiral, vortex
- xuán旋zhuǎn转rotate, spin
- pán盘xuán旋hover, circle
- zhōu周xuán旋deal with, maneuver
- huí回xuán旋revolve, circle
- xuán旋lǜ律xiàn线Melody line, Melodic line
- xuán旋yì翼jī机autogyro, gyroplane
- zhǔ主xuán旋lǜ律main theme, leitmotif
- xuán旋diào掉twist off, unscrew
- dǎ打xuán旋spin, swirl
- huí洄xuán旋Eddy, Swirl
- shuǐ水xuán旋waterspout, water vortex
- xuán旋wǔ舞whirling dance, to whirl
- xuán旋zhuǎn转yùn运dòng动Rotational motion, Rotary motion
Idioms with 旋
- xuán旋zhuǎn转qián乾kūn坤turn the tide
- bù不zú足huí回xuán旋insufficient room to maneuver
- huí回xuán旋yú余dì地room for maneuver
- kǎi凯xuán旋ér而guī归return in triumph
- sǐ死bù不xuán旋zhǒng踵Advance with unwavering resolve unto death
- tiān天xuán旋dì地zhuàn转sky and earth spinning
- xuán旋dé得xuán旋shī失quickly gained, quickly lost
- xuán旋qián干zhuǎn转kūn坤fundamentally change a situation
- xuán旋shēng生xuán旋miè灭arise and perish almost immediately
- xuán旋zhuǎn转gàn干kūn坤Turn around a difficult situation completely
- dǎ打xuán旋mó磨ér儿persistently pester someone for something
- dǎ打xuán旋mò磨zi子repeatedly pester for a favor
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Open the tool →Questions about 旋
What does 旋 mean in Chinese?
旋 (xuán) means “To rotate” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 旋?
旋 has 2 pronunciations: xuán, xuàn.
How many strokes does 旋 have?
旋 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 旋?
旋 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 方. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 旋?
The radical of 旋 is 方, and 旋 is an ideographic compound.