四
周

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The word "四周" is formed by combining the character "四", meaning "four", with "周", meaning "circumference" or "surround", where "四" quantifies the directions and "周" describes the encircling aspect, together denoting the area on all sides of a reference point.

Example Sentences Hide

公园的四周有很多树。

Gōngyuán de sìzhōu yǒu hěnduō shù.

There are many trees all around the park.

我向四周看了看，没发现任何人。

Wǒ xiàng sìzhōu kànle kàn, méi fāxiàn rènhé rén.

I looked around but didn't see anyone.

夜晚的四周一片寂静。

Yèwǎn de sìzhōu yīpiàn jìjìng.

The surroundings at night were completely silent.

他站起来，环顾了一下四周。

Tā zhàn qǐlái, huángùle yīxià sìzhōu.

He stood up and looked around at his surroundings.

浓雾笼罩着四周的群山，能见度很低。

Nóng wù lǒngzhàozhe sìzhōu de qún shān, néngjiàndù hěn dī.

Thick fog enveloped the surrounding mountains, and visibility was very low.

Word Definition - 四周

sì zhōu all around

Individual Character Details

四 sì
周 zhōu, zhōu, zhōu