Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
圈
quān
Description
“圈”是一个圆形的东西，比如一个圆的线。
"圈" is a round object, like a circular line.
我们也用“圈”来说一个人的朋友和活动的范围。
We also use "圈" to talk about a person's circle of friends and activities.
Meanings
圈quān
a circle; a ring shape
老师在黑板上画了一个圈。
The teacher drew a circle on the blackboard.
圈quān
a lap; a round (of movement)
我在公园跑了三圈。
I ran three laps in the park.
圈quān
a circle or group of people/activity
他的朋友圈里都是画家。
His circle of friends is full of painters.
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Notes
- Nuance
as "lap/round" it works as a measure word, e.g. 跑一圈 (run one lap).
- Etymology
圈 also read juàn meaning "pen/enclosure for animals" (猪圈).
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