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“circle” in Chinese

Chinese

Also圆形 (yuán xíng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinquān

Example

他在纸上画了一个圈。tā zài zhǐ shàng huà le yí gè quān

He drew a circle on the paper.

Illustration for 圈 (circle)

How to say “circle” in Chinese

“Circle” in Chinese is 圈 (quān).

A boundary that sets something apart as one enclosed unit, whether it is drawn on a page or shared by people.

Full entry for 圈: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 圈

孩子们围成一个圈唱起了歌。hái zi men wéi chéng yí gè quān chàng qǐ le gē

The children formed a circle and started singing.

Tips for using 圈

  • On Chinese forms, maps, and handwritten notes, a circled choice usually marks the item as selected or singled out rather than merely showing a geometric shape.

Other Chinese words for “circle”

他在纸上画了一个圆形。tā zài zhǐ shàng huà le yí gè yuán xíng

He drew a circle on the paper.

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