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团团
tuántuán
Description
"团团"常常用来说很多人或者东西围成一个圈的样子。
"团团" is often used to describe many people or things forming a circle.
比如说,大家把老师团团围住,问了很多问题。
For example, everyone formed a circle around the teacher, asking many questions.
Meanings
团团tuántuán
in a ring; all around (encircling)
孩子们把他团团围住。
The children surrounded him in a circle.
团团tuántuán
round and round (turning in circles)
他急得团团转。
He was so anxious he paced around in circles.
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Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 团 (ball, round, group), stressing a full circle or repeated turning.
- Nuance
most common in fixed phrases 团团围住 (surround) and 团团转 (rush around busily).
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