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“surroundings” in Chinese

Chinese

Also四周 (sì zhōu)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhōu wéi

Example

我家周围有很多店。wǒ jiā zhōu wéi yǒu hěn duō diàn

There are many shops around my house.

Illustration for 周围 (surroundings)

How to say “surroundings” in Chinese

“Surroundings” in Chinese is 周围 (zhōu wéi).

The nearby space and places that lie outside and around a central place or thing.

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

Example sentences with 周围

周围的环境很安静。zhōu wéi de huán jìng hěn ān jìng

The surrounding environment is very quiet.

Tips for using 周围

  • In everyday location phrases, 周围 (zhōuwéi, "surroundings") usually follows the place being specified, whereas English often puts around before the place.

Other Chinese words for “surroundings”

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四周

sì zhōu

nounsurroundings

公园的四周有人在跑步。gōng yuán de sì zhōu yǒu rén zài pǎo bù

People are running around the park.

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