English–Chinese
“surrounding area” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhōu biān
Example
这个商场的周边有很多餐馆。zhè ge shāng chǎng de zhōu biān yǒu hěn duō cān guǎn
There are many restaurants around this shopping mall.
How to say “surrounding area” in Chinese
“Surrounding area” in Chinese is 周边 (zhōu biān).
The local zone extending outward from a central place, covering what lies close enough to be part of its setting.
Example sentences with 周边
新开地铁站带动了周边发展。xīn kāi dì tiě zhàn dài dòng le zhōu biān fā zhǎn
The newly opened subway station boosted development in the surrounding area.
Tips for using 周边
- English speakers may hear "surrounding" as a strict physical border, but this word commonly covers the broader local setting used when discussing services, streets, or transport.