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旋涡 (xuán wō): spiral; whirlpool; eddy; vortex

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HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
spiral; whirlpool; eddy; vortex
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • spiral
  • whirlpool
  • eddy
  • vortex

Chinese explanation

  • 指水流或气流旋转形成的螺旋状形态,中间低陷,有吸力,如江河中的旋涡
  • 也比喻某种力量把人卷入其中、难以脱身的处境或局面,如被卷进感情的旋涡。

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Example sentences

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After the storm, a huge whirlpool appeared on the river, pulling all the floating branches into it.

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He got caught in an emotional whirlpool and couldn't extricate himself, feeling pain and confusion every day.

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The violent fluctuations in the stock market dragged many investors into a financial whirlpool, causing heavy losses.

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She spun quickly on the dance floor, her skirt flying, as if forming a beautiful whirlpool.

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The small town was drawn into a political whirlpool, and the residents' lives were greatly affected.

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