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周
zhōu
Description
“周”常常用来表示时间，一个星期就是一周。
"周" is often used to indicate time; one week is a 周.
它也可以表示围着一圈，比如走了一周。
It can also mean going around in a circle, like walking a 周.
Meanings
周zhōu
week
这周我很忙。
I am very busy this week.
周zhōu
a circle; a loop around
我们绕着公园走了一周。
We walked around the park once.
周zhōu
whole; all around; complete
他考虑得很周到。
He thought it through carefully.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
周 and 星期 both mean 'week'; 周 sounds more written or formal.
- Etymology
original sense is 'to encircle', extended to 'a full cycle' and thus 'week'.
In videos
“因为这周我们要聊这个话题”
“大概周五周六周日周一周二”
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