匝

帀
zā
匚 + 巾

Definitions

zā (literary) to encircle; to go around; to surround; (literary) whole; full; (literary) classifier for a full circuit or a turn of a coil
zā variant of 匝[zā]

Etymology

About

The character 匝 is an ideographic compound formed by the wrapping radical 匚 and the internal component 巾 (cloth). Its structure depicts cloth wrapped around an object until the ends meet, creating a complete circuit. This visual defines its core meaning: a full circle, perimeter, or completed cycle. It is commonly used to describe something entirely surrounding an area or to measure time in full rotations, such as a week or year, highlighting the idea of returning to a starting point.

Example Sentences Hide

我们开车上了匝道。

Wǒmen kāichē shàngle zādào.

We drove onto the ramp.

这条匝道很繁忙。

Zhè tiáo zādào hěn fánmáng.

This ramp is very busy.

树叶长得密匝匝的。

Shùyè zhǎng de mìzāzā de.

The leaves grow densely.

群山周匝着小村。

Qúnshān zhōuzā zhe xiǎo cūn.

The mountains surround the small village.

车辆在匝道上缓慢行驶。

Chēliàng zài zādào shàng huǎnmàn xíngshǐ.

Vehicles are driving slowly on the ramp.

因为下雨，匝道上发生了交通事故。

Yīnwèi xià yǔ, zādào shàng fāshēngle jiāotōng shìgù.

Because of rain, a traffic accident occurred on the ramp.

他的思绪在脑海中盘旋了一匝。

Tā de sīxù zài nǎohǎi zhōng pánxuánle yī zā.

His thoughts circled once in his mind.

为确保安全，工程师设计了宽阔的匝道连接主干道。

Wèi quèbǎo ānquán, gōngchéngshī shèjìle kuānkuò de zādào liánjiē zhǔgàndào.

To ensure safety, engineers designed wide ramps to connect the main road.

Related Characters

Composed characters:

砸 咂 㧜

Component: 匚

区 医 汇 匹 匠 匪 虐 匿 匣 匡 匾 匮 惬 疟

Component: 巾

常 市 带 布 帝 帮 席 币 幕 幅 帕 帐 饰 帽

Example Words

匝道 密密匝匝