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峰回路转

fēng huí lù zhuǎn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • the mountain road twists around each new peak (idiom)
  • (of a mountain road) twisting and turning
  • fig. an opportunity has come unexpectedly
  • things have taken a new turn

Definition

形容山路曲折迂回。比喻事情经过曲折后出现转机。

The path winds through mountain peaks. Used to describe a situation that takes a turn for the better after adversity.

Usage

多用于形容事情出现转机或绝处逢生。

Often used to describe a turn of events, especially from bad to good.

Examples

  • 1 经过多方努力，这个项目终于峰回路转，获得了新的投资。 (After many efforts, this project finally took a turn for the better and received new investment.)
  • 2 他的事业一度陷入低谷，但最后峰回路转，取得了巨大成功。 (His career was once in a slump, but eventually took a turn for the better and achieved great success.)
  • 3 这场比赛的局势峰回路转，最终他们反败为胜。 (The situation of the game took a sudden turn, and they finally turned the tables and won.)
  • 4 我们原本以为这次谈判会失败，没想到峰回路转，达成了协议。 (We thought the negotiation would fail, but unexpectedly it took a turn and an agreement was reached.)
  • 5 小说情节峰回路转，让人意想不到。 (The plot of the novel takes unexpected twists and turns, catching readers off guard.)

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