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“cycle” in Chinese

Chinese

Also循环 (xún huán)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhōu qī

Example

这个药要一个周期才会见效。zhè ge yào yào yí gè zhōu qī cái huì jiàn xiào

This medicine becomes effective after one cycle.

Illustration for 周期 (cycle)

How to say “cycle” in Chinese

“Cycle” in Chinese is 周期 (zhōu qī).

One complete interval between matching points in a process that repeats.

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

Example sentences with 周期

经济周期的波动会影响就业率。jīng jì zhōu qī de bō dòng huì yíng xiǎng jiù yè lǜ

Fluctuations in the economic cycle affect the employment rate.

Tips for using 周期

  • In everyday use, this word measures repeated events rather than naming a calendar unit, which makes it useful for discussing treatment progress, routines, and regular changes.

Other Chinese words for “cycle”

我们不能陷入这个循环。wǒ men bù néng xiàn rù zhè ge xún huán

We can't fall into this cycle.

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