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周围
zhōuwéi
Description
周围是指一个人或东西旁边的地方。
"周围" refers to the area next to a person or thing.
我们常说学校周围、房子周围。
We often say around the school or around the house when using "周围".
Meanings
周围zhōuwéi
the area around; surroundings
我家周围有很多商店。
There are many shops around my house.
周围zhōuwéi
the people or things nearby
她看了看周围的人。
She looked at the people around her.
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Notes
- Etymology
周 (circle/around) + 围 (surround), together meaning the encircling area.
- Nuance
周围 stresses all around a point, while 附近 just means nearby.
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