How to Say ‘Left turn’ in Simplified Chinese
左转
zuǒ zhuǎn
[zoo-oh jwan]
💬 Usage Tip: 转 means "turn," so 左转 and 右转 work as a neat pair for directions. You can also hear them as commands, like "turn left" or "turn right," depending on the situation.
Phrase Breakdown
左转
zuǒ zhuǎn
[zoo-oh jwan]
turn left
To change direction to the left.
在前面的路口左转。
Turn left at the upcoming intersection.
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