周旋

zhōu xuán

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to mix with others
2. to socialize
3. to deal with
4. to contend

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 交际 jiāo jì 交际 jiāo jì communication 社交活动: communication

Synonyms

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• 应酬 yìng chou 应酬 yìng chou to engage in social activities; to socialize 表示与人交往、交际: to engage in social activities; to socialize
• 打交道 dǎ jiāo dào 打交道 dǎ jiāo dào to come into contact with 指与各种人往来、应对: to come into contact with

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“周旋”常含“设法应付、与对手较量”之意，不同于单纯的“交际”或“社交”，避免在一般友好聚会场合误用。

Example Sentences

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他在各种社交场合中 周旋 自如。

He navigates various social occasions with ease.

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Child Words of 周旋

• 周 周 zhōu: to make a circuit
• 旋 旋 xuán: to revolve