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yuán

Description

"圆"是一个很常用的形容词,用来说东西的形状像太阳或月亮一样。

"圆" is a very common adjective used to describe things shaped like the sun or moon.

它也可以指圆圈这种形状,或者中国以前用的钱。

It can also refer to a circle shape or the old Chinese currency called "圆".

Meanings

yuán

round; circular in shape

月亮今天又大又圆。

The moon is big and round today.

yuán

a circle (shape)

老师在黑板上画了一个圆。

The teacher drew a circle on the blackboard.

yuán

complete; satisfactory (as in 圆满)

这件事最后有一个圆满的结果。

This matter ended with a satisfactory result.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    圆 describes round shapes; 圆满 (complete/perfect) extends it figuratively to happy outcomes.

  • Etymology

    originally written 圓, the outer 囗 suggests an enclosed round boundary.

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