转
移

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The word "转移" is formed by combining the character "转", which means to turn or change direction, with the character "移", which means to move or shift. This combination yields a compound word where the meaning of "转" contributes the aspect of alteration or redirection, and "移" adds the concept of relocation, together conveying the sense of transferring or diverting something from one place or state to another.

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他把注意力转移到工作上。

Tā bǎ zhùyìlì zhuǎnyí dào gōngzuò shàng.

He shifted his attention to his work.

公司决定将资金转移到海外市场。

Gōngsī juédìng jiāng zījīn zhuǎnyí dào hǎiwài shìchǎng.

The company decided to transfer funds to overseas markets.

医生担心癌细胞会转移到其他器官。

Yīshēng dānxīn áixìbāo huì zhuǎnyí dào qítā qìguān.

The doctor is worried that the cancer cells might metastasize to other organs.

为了保存实力，部队必须立即向山区转移。

Wèile bǎocún shílì, bùduì bìxū lìjí xiàng shānqū zhuǎnyí.

To preserve their strength, the troops must immediately retreat to the mountainous area.

社会关注的焦点已经从经济发展转移到环境保护。

Shèhuì guānzhù de jiāodiǎn yǐjīng cóng jīngjì fāzhǎn zhuǎnyí dào huánjìng bǎohù.

The focus of public attention has shifted from economic development to environmental protection.

Word Definition - 转移

zhuǎn yí to shift; to relocate; to transfer; (fig.) to shift (attention); to change (the subject etc); (medicine) to metastasize

Individual Character Details

转 zhuǎi, zhuǎn, zhuàn
移 yí