The Chinese Radical: 旋


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Meaning
revolve, (re)turn    旋

Explanation

Used in these characters:
JLPT HSK 6
to revolve, a loop, a circle, whirl, return
xuán, xuàn
Left: side, direction , right: horizontal person , var. of correct . (When sleeping, one must occasionally turn to the other side to avoid pressure & bed sores & circulation problems.)
The side of the lying person is fine/correct, but he must turn.  
JLPT no HSK
beautiful jade, star
xuán
Left: king, jade , right: revolve (The side of the lying person is okay , but he has to be turned [because of bed sores?])
The royal jade is revolved (= round at all sides) as: beautiful jade.  
JLPT no HSK
eddy
xuán
Left: water , right: turn, revolve (The side of the lying person is okay , but he has to be turned [because of bed sores?])
Water, that revolves is an eddy.  

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