Basic Meaning
n
Often appears in words like 周围, 四周, and 周边. It refers to the physical area around something.
perimeter; surrounding area; circle; periphery.
周围;圈子。
Words:
Sentences:
- 我家房子的周围种了很多花。Many flowers are planted around my house.
- 向四周看看,有没有超市?Look around, is there a supermarket?
v
Describes a circular motion or the act of encircling something, as in 周游 (to travel around).
to circle; to go around; to revolve; to surround.
环绕,绕一圈。
Words:
周旋周游周而复始周期性周期
Sentences:
- 我们计划明年周游世界。We plan to travel around the world next year.
- 地球绕着太阳周而复始地旋转。The Earth revolves around the sun, starting over again and again.
adj
Primarily used to describe planning, care, or consideration that is complete and leaves nothing out, as in 服务周到 (thoughtful service).
thoughtful; thorough; meticulous; considerate.
完备;周到。
Words:
周到周密周详周全照顾不周
Sentences:
- 他对客人照顾得非常周到。He takes very thoughtful care of his guests.
- 做计划要考虑周密一些。We need to think more thoroughly when making plans.
n
Refers to a complete, recurring unit of time. The related word 周期 means 'period' or 'cycle'.
cycle; period; a full turn or revolution in time.
时间的一轮。
Words:
Sentences:
- 我们公司马上就要成立十周年了。Our company's 10th anniversary is coming soon.
v
This is a formal or literary verb meaning to help financially or materially. The term 周济 is commonly used in this context.
to give aid; to provide relief (to someone in need).
给,接济。
Words:
周济周急
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 他以前家境困难,经常得到邻居的周济。He was in difficult circumstances before and often received financial aid from his neighbors.
n
The standard, modern word for a seven-day week.
week.
指一个星期。
Sentences:
- 上周我们去上海旅行了。We went traveling in Shanghai last week.
- 我喜欢周末和家人在一起。I like spending weekends with my family.
q
Used as a measure word for counting how many times something goes around, like running laps. 三周 means 'three laps' or 'three circles'.
a measure word for revolutions, laps, or circles.
用于动作环绕的圈数。
Words:
三周
Synonyms:
圈
Sentences:
- 这位跳水运动员在空中完成了三周半的高难度旋转动作。The diver completed a difficult triple axel in mid-air.
adj
Describes something that is widespread, comprehensive, or affects the whole body/area, as in 众所周知 (as is widely known). Often overlaps with meanings in sense 1 and 2.
general; universal; all-around; throughout.
普遍,全面。
Words:
周身周游众所周知
Sentences:
- 她发烧了,周身乏力。She had a fever and felt weak all over.
- 众所周知,北京是中国的首都。As is widely known, Beijing is the capital of China.
Writing & Component
Radical口
Structuresemi_enclosed
Stroke Count8
Strokes丿𠃌一丨一丨𠃍一
