辗转 (zhǎn zhuǎn): to toss about in bed; from person to person; indirectly; to wander

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HSK 7verb

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Pinyin
Meaning: to toss about in bed; from person to person; indirectly; to wander
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to toss about in bed
from person to person
indirectly
to wander
to toss about (in bed)
to pass through many hands or places

Chinese explanation

指躺在床上翻来覆去，难以入睡，多因有心事或身体不适
也指经过许多地方或许多人的手，多次转移或传递，如辗转各地、辗转相传。

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HSK 6

to turn

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Example sentences

Because he had an interview the next day, he was so nervous that he tossed and turned in bed all night, constantly thinking about the questions he might be asked.

Her child had a high fever, and the mother was so worried that she tossed and turned in bed, getting up every hour to feel his forehead.

Thinking about the quarrel with his good friend during the day, he felt very regretful and lay in bed tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

In order to finish his thesis, he stayed up late for several days. Although he was very tired, as soon as he lay down he tossed and turned restlessly, unable to fall asleep no matter what.

Outside the window, the wind and rain were raging. Alone in a strange city, she tossed and turned, missing her family far away.

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