周
围

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The word 周围 is formed by combining the character 周, which denotes "circumference" or "all around", with the character 围, which means "to surround" or "enclosure". Together, they create a compound word that literally expresses the idea of "encircling all around", leading to its meaning of "surroundings" or "periphery".

Example Sentences Hide

周围很安静。

Zhōuwéi hěn ānjìng.

The surroundings are very quiet.

我仔细观察了周围的环境。

Wǒ zǐxì guānchále zhōuwéi de huánjìng.

I carefully observed the surrounding environment.

他警惕地看了看周围的陌生人。

Tā jǐngtì de kànle kàn zhōuwéi de mòshēngrén.

He warily looked at the strangers around him.

这种积极情绪感染了周围的每一个人。

Zhè zhǒng jījí qíngxù gǎnrǎnle zhōuwéi de měi yīgè rén.

This positive mood infected every single person around.

搜救人员正在仔细搜索飞机失事地点周围十公里的区域。

Sōujiù rényuán zhèngzài zǐxì sōusuǒ fēijī shīshì dìdiǎn zhōuwéi shí gōnglǐ de qūyù.

The search and rescue personnel are carefully searching the area within ten kilometers around the plane crash site.

Word Definition - 周围

zhōu wéi environs; surroundings; periphery

Individual Character Details

周 zhōu, zhōu, zhōu
围 wéi, wéi