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环
huán
Description
"环"是一个圆圆的东西，比如手上戴的环，或者门上的铁环。
"环" is a round object, like a ring worn on the hand or an iron ring on a door.
它也可以表示围着一个东西转，比如"环岛"。
It can also mean going around something, like a "环岛" (roundabout).
Meanings
环huán
ring; loop; hoop
她手上戴着一个金环。
She is wearing a gold ring on her hand.
环huán
to surround; to encircle
小河环着这个村子。
A small river circles the village.
环huán
link; part of a chain or process
这是很重要的一环。
This is a very important link.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a jade ring; the 王 (jade) radical shows its material origin.
- Nuance
as a measure-like noun 环 counts links or rings in a sequence, as in 关键一环.
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