switch tracks; transform system
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to switch to another track (for trains, trams, etc.)
Used literally in railway and transportation contexts.
Huǒ火
chē车
zhèng正
zài在
zhuǎn转
guǐ轨
。
The train is switching tracks.
Liè列
chē车
zhuǎn转
guǐ轨
hòu后
jìn进
rù入
le了
cè侧
xiàn线
。
After switching tracks, the train entered the siding.
verb
to change the system or structure; to restructure; to transform
Metaphorical usage, often referring to economic reform, enterprise restructuring, or policy changes. Commonly used in business and economic contexts.
Gōng工
chǎng厂
cóng从
dān单
yī一
shēng生
chǎn产
xíng型
xiàng向
shēng生
chǎn产
jīng经
yíng营
xíng型
zhuǎn转
guǐ轨
。
The factory transformed from a single production model to a production-management model.
Jīng经
jì济
zhuǎn转
guǐ轨
shí时
qī期
xū需
yào要
wěn稳
dìng定
de的
zhèng政
cè策
huán环
jìng境
。
A stable policy environment is needed during the economic transition period.
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Qǐ企
yè业
zhuǎn转
guǐ轨
gǎi改
zhì制
shì是
wèi为
le了
tí提
gāo高
jìng竞
zhēng争
lì力
。
Enterprise restructuring and reform are aimed at improving competitiveness.