How to say “convert” in Chinese
convert, switch
“Convert” in Chinese is 转换, zhuǎn huàn: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.
How to pronounce it
转换 is read zhuǎn huàn: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
On the left, 车 “cart”; on the right, 专 zhuān hints at the sound. Second reading: zhuàn, “rotate”.
On the left, 扌 “hand”.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “转换”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 转换. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 这台机器能把太阳能转换成电力zhètáijīqìnéngbǎtàiyángnéngzhuǎnhuànchéngdiànlìThis machine can convert solar energy into electricity.
More words from the lesson “Step by step”
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “convert” in Chinese?
“Convert” in Chinese is 转换, pinyin zhuǎnhuàn.
What does 转换 mean?
转换 (zhuǎnhuàn) means “convert, switch”.
How do you write 转换?
转换 is 2 characters: 转 (zhuǎn) — turn; pass on; 换 (huàn) — change, exchange. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 转换?
转换 is read zhuǎnhuàn. Tones: zhuǎn — third tone, huàn — fourth tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“convert” in the lesson “Step by step”
This word is from the topic “Beginnings and change” of HSK 6. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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