周旋

• Pinyin: zhōu xuán
• Desglose de hanzi: 周 = 冂 + 土 + 口 (around); 旋 = 方 + 疋 (revolve)

Significado

Maniobrar; desenvolverse con tacto; lidiar estratégicamente.

Implies navigating complex social or adversarial situations with tact and strategy. Can be positive (diplomatic skill) or slightly negative (being evasive or non-committal). Often involves buying time or managing competing interests.

Ejemplos

1. 他善于与各方势力周旋。
2. 谈判代表与对方周旋了整整三天。
3. 她不得不在工作和家庭之间周旋。

Guía de uso

Contexto: diplomacy, business, interpersonal

Tono: strategic

Correcto

• 外交官需要与各国代表巧妙周旋。(Diplomats need to maneuver skillfully among representatives of various countries.)
• 他与债主周旋，试图争取更多时间。(He dealt with creditors, trying to buy more time.)

Incorrecto

• 我和朋友周旋 — use 相处 or 交往 for normal friendly interaction

Origen e historia

周 (around, circuit) + 旋 (revolve, turn)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal