Definitions
(literary) to encircle; to go around; to surround; (literary) whole; full; (literary) classifier for a full circuit or a turn of a coil
variant of 匝[zā]
Etymology
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The character "匝" is structured with the radical "匚" representing an enclosure and the component "巾" which historically functioned as a phonetic indicator. Its etymology suggests an original sense of encircling or wrapping, derived from the conceptual combination of these elements. Over time, its meaning shifted from denoting a physical act of surrounding to abstractly indicating a complete circuit or a full revolution, as observed in modern usage referring to rounds or cycles. This semantic evolution moved from a concrete action to a measure of circular motion, while the character's composition has remained unchanged in its standard form.
Example Sentences Hide
我们开车上了匝道。
这条匝道很繁忙。
树叶长得密匝匝的。
群山周匝着小村。
车辆在匝道上缓慢行驶。
因为下雨，匝道上发生了交通事故。
他的思绪在脑海中盘旋了一匝。
为确保安全，工程师设计了宽阔的匝道连接主干道。