surround; encircle; enclose
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to surround; to encircle; to enclose (mostly used for natural scenery or geographic features)
literaryLiterary register (书面语), typically describing natural surroundings such as mountains, forests, or bodies of water enclosing an area.
Sì四
miàn面
zhú竹
shù树
huán环
hé合
，
qīng清
yōu幽
yì异
cháng常
。
Surrounded by bamboo and trees on all sides, it was exceptionally quiet and serene.
Qún群
shān山
huán环
hé合
，
wǎn宛
rú如
shì世
wài外
táo桃
yuán源
。
Encircled by mountains on all sides, it was like a paradise lost from the world.
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Xī溪
shuǐ水
huán环
hé合
，
jǐng景
sè色
yí宜
rén人
。
With streams encircling the area, the scenery is truly delightful.