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運轉

Pronunciation: /yn⁵¹ ʈ͡ʂu̯än²¹⁴⁻²¹⁽⁴⁾/

“運轉” is a Chinese word. Its 7 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to revolve; to orbit; to turn on an axis
  2. to operate; to run
  3. to turn; to have a lucky break
  4. to take public transport (for traveling or experience)
  5. to drive (a vehicle, tank, etc.)

noun

  1. revolution; turning on an axis
  2. operation (of a machine); running (of a business)

Etymology

Attested in ancient Chinese texts. The sense “to operate” and “to drive” is from Japanese 運轉(うんてん) (unten).

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