to rotate, revolve, or gyrate around a central point or axis

melody; tune; a sequence of musical notes that forms a distinct pattern

A wind that moves in a spiral; whirlwind or tornado; (figurative) a powerful, sudden, and sensational impact or trend that captures public attention

spiral; helix; a curve similar to the patterns on a snail shell

The principal melody in a musical piece

to spiral; to wheel; to go around in circles or orbits, as a bird or airplane

to return home after winning a victory

To mix with others or entertain guests; to interact socially with people.

to circle around; to wheel about; to go around

literary word for soon after or immediately

To act as an intermediary to resolve a conflict or deadlock

A propulsion device consisting of blades on a central hub, used on ships, aircraft, windmills, and fans.

whirlpool; vortex; eddy; volution; also refers to a turbulent and difficult situation; now commonly written as [[漩涡|漩渦|xuan2 wo1]]

an atmospheric system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure; such systems usually bring cloudy weather, wind, and rain, or snow

a handle or button on a machine or electrical device that is turned to open something or to adjust settings

A group of bacteria characterized by a long, spiral-shaped body and twisting motion; includes the species that cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.

to feel as if the world is spinning round; to be giddy with vertigo

A type of spiral-shaped blue-green algae rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals; widely cultivated for use as a health food supplement or animal feed.

A monumental archway built to celebrate a military victory; most commonly refers to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

the intrinsic angular momentum of subatomic particles; spin

dextrose; glucose; grape sugar

to turn or circle around; to gyrate

A style or form that winds or twists like a screw; spiral-shaped

to fly in circles; to whirl or spin around in the air

eddy or whirlpool; in meteorology, a spiral-shaped flow of air or water

double helix; dual or double spirals

to dance or move in a spinning motion; to whirl around; to fly and dance

a helix or helical line; a spiral or conchoid shape

a staircase that rises in a spiral pattern; winding stairs

A circle or spiral pattern, such as a hair whorl on the scalp

To act as an intermediary in order to resolve a dispute or reach an agreement; to mediate or use one's influence to coordinate a settlement.

to turn or spin toward the right; clockwise

rotary cultivator; rotavator

A metal vessel used for warming wine

the center line around which a body or system rotates

to curl up, wind around, or orbit in a circular motion

to persist in a struggle, litigation, or confrontation against someone without backing down

(literary) in a very short time; the time of a turn on one's heel

a spiral-shaped bacterium, typically found in soil or water, that often moves using flagella

to revolve; to whirl or spin around

A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center around which air circulates; also known as a [[高气压|高氣壓|gao1 qi4 ya1]].

a musical form with a recurring theme alternating with different sections

lit. to turn heaven and earth; describes having immense power to completely change a situation or bring about a radical transformation

to turn heaven and earth; describes a person with the great ability to completely change a situation or reverse a trend

idiom meaning that trouble is imminent; disaster arrives before one even has time to turn on one's heel

fructose; also known as fruit sugar or levulose