周旋

zhōu xuán

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to mix with others
to socialize
to deal with
to contend

Definition

应付；应酬；盘旋；回旋。

to deal with; to socialize; to maneuver; to circle around.

Usage

常用于表示与人交际、应付复杂局面或物体来回转动。

Often used to indicate interacting with people, handling complicated situations, or objects moving in circles.

Examples

1 他善于在社交场合周旋。 (He is good at socializing in social situations.)
2 她不得不在各方之间周旋。 (She had to maneuver between different parties.)
3 周旋于客户之间需要技巧。 (It takes skill to deal with clients.)
4 他在职场中周旋自如。 (He navigates the workplace with ease.)
5 面对困难，他巧妙周旋。 (Faced with difficulties, he skillfully maneuvered.)

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