xuán
zhǒng

literary

Meaning of 旋踵

旋踵 means to turn on one's heel; (figurative) in an instant. Pronounced xuán zhǒng.

  • to turn on one's heel; (figurative) in an instant

Definitions & Examples

Liáng
xuán
zhǒng
shì
 
zhuā
zhù
 

A good opportunity vanishes in an instant, so you must seize it.

Xuán
zhǒng
zhī
jiān
 
xíng
shì
shēng
biàn
 

In the blink of an eye, the situation had changed dramatically.

xuán
zhǒng
ér
 
liú
zōng
yǐng
 

He turned on his heel and left without a trace.

shì
xuán
zhǒng
 
yōu
 

This matter can be accomplished in an instant; there is no need to worry.