Meaning and Usage
"转折" refers to a turning point or shift in the course of events, ideas, or attitudes. It is often used in storytelling, discussions, and writing to indicate a change in direction or a contrast.
Common Contexts
It frequently appears in narratives to describe plot twists or changes in character behavior. In writing and speech, "转折词" (transition words) help signal contrast or a shift in argument.
Collocations and Patterns
- 转折点: turning point, often in stories or situations
- 发生转折: to undergo a change or shift
- 转折词: transition words used to connect contrasting ideas
Usage Notes
"转折" carries a neutral tone and is suitable for formal and informal contexts. It differs from similar words like "变化" (change) by emphasizing a clear turning or pivot rather than gradual change. Avoid confusing "转折" with "转弯" which literally means "to turn a corner" but is less abstract.