surround; encircle; hem in
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to surround; to encircle; to hem in
Primarily used to describe geographical features, mountains, trees, or bodies of water surrounding a place. In modern usage, it can also describe being surrounded by nature or architecture. Not typically used for hostile encirclement (use 包围 instead).
Zhè这
gè个
xiǎo小
cūn村
zhuāng庄
bèi被
qún群
shān山
huán环
bào抱
，
fēng风
jǐng景
shí十
fēn分
yōu优
měi美
。
This small village is surrounded by mountains, and the scenery is very beautiful.
Qīng青
sōng松
cuì翠
bǎi柏
huán环
bào抱
líng陵
mù墓
，
xiǎn显
de得
zhuāng庄
yán严
sù肃
mù穆
。
The green pines and cypresses surround the mausoleum, making it look solemn and dignified.
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Zhè这
zuò座
xiǎo小
dǎo岛
bèi被
qīng清
chè澈
de的
hú湖
shuǐ水
huán环
bào抱
。
This small island is surrounded by clear lake water.
Xué学
xiào校
bèi被
lǜ绿
shù树
huán环
bào抱
，
huán环
jìng境
fēi非
cháng常
ān安
jìng静
。
The school is surrounded by green trees, and the environment is very quiet.