折
break; bend; turn; discount; fold
Meanings
12 senses · 46 examplesverb
to break; to snap
General term for breaking solid objects, can be used for both small and large items.
He accidentally broke his arm.
The worker snapped the steel bar.
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The rope was broken under the weight of the heavy object.
Be careful not to break the chopsticks.
The tree branches were broken by the strong wind.
verb
to suffer loss; to lose troops and generals
formalFormal and literary usage, often used in military or business contexts.
This war caused the enemy heavy losses in troops and generals.
This project caused the company to lose a lot of funds.
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Severe weather caused heavy losses to the transportation industry.
Failed investments made him lose most of his family property.
The team lost their key players in the semi-finals.
verb
to bend; to curve
Describes objects that are not straight, or the action of bending.
This winding road leads to the top of the mountain.
He bent the iron wire into a circle.
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This river winds through the plain.
His back bent from overwork.
The willow branches bent and swayed in the wind.
verb
to turn; to change direction
Used for changing direction while moving, or changing a topic/plan.
He just walked out the door and turned back.
The road ahead is under construction, we need to change our route.
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The topic suddenly turned to environmental issues.
The car turned left at the intersection and entered the main road.
He decided to turn instead to studying artificial intelligence.
verb
to convince; to subdue
literaryDescribes being deeply convinced or impressed by someone or something.
His speech convinced all the audience present.
This scientist's achievements are deeply impressive.
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Her talent convinced all the judges.
This wonderful game impressed the audience deeply.
His character and knowledge make people sincerely admire him.
verb
to convert; to exchange; to discount
Used for converting between different currencies, units, or settling accounts.
How much RMB is 100 USD equivalent to?
We can use goods to offset the debt.
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He converted his stocks into cash.
This old furniture can offset part of the rent.
You need to convert RMB into foreign currency before going abroad.
noun
discount; percentage off
commercialUsed to describe price reductions, often paired with numbers like 九折, 七五折.
This store is offering a 10% discount today.
Members can enjoy a 25% discount.
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All seasonal goods are sold at 50% off.
This supermarket often launches discount activities.
You can use coupons to get more discounts when shopping online.
noun
act (in traditional Chinese opera)
archaicA traditional theatrical term, referring to a segment of a play, equivalent to modern acts or scenes.
Traditional Yuan Dynasty operas usually consist of four acts and a prologue.
noun
bent stroke (Chinese character)
technicalA linguistic term for curved strokes in Chinese characters, including 乛, 乚, 𠄌, 乙, etc.
The character 了 contains one bent stroke.
乙 is a typical bent stroke.
noun
surname Zhe
A rare Chinese surname.
Professor Zhe is a history scholar at Peking University.
verb
to fold
The most common modern meaning of the character, used for folding paper, clothes, etc.
She folded the letter and put it into the envelope.
You can fold the thick quilt away into the closet in summer.
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He likes to fold paper airplanes and give them to children.
The waiter folded the napkin into the shape of a swan.
Please fold your school uniform and put it on the chair.
noun
folded document; official report
formalRefers to bound documents, especially official memorials to the emperor in feudal China.
The minister presented a memorial to the emperor.
This bank offers passbook savings accounts.