匝
surround; full; all over
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesmeasure word
circle; lap; round
literaryUsed to count the number of times something encircles an object, mostly used in literary or formal written contexts.
Circling the tree three times, there is no branch to rest on.
Tourists walk around the lake in circles, enjoying the scenery along the way.
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The car wheels rolled over the ground, leaving circle after circle of marks.
He ran five laps around the playground and was out of breath.
The kite spun two times around the telephone pole before falling down.
verb
to surround; to encircle
literaryDescribes an object or area forming a ring around a central point, used in formal literary writing.
Clear canals surround the courtyard, making it cool and pleasant in summer.
Green trees surround the small courtyard, forming a quiet world.
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The city walls encircle the ancient city, protecting local people for hundreds of years.
Thin mist surrounds the mountain top, like a light veil draped over the peak.
Vines encircle the bamboo fence, forming a green barrier.
adjective
full; all over; entire
literaryUsed to describe covering a whole area or lasting a full period of time, often paired with nouns like 地 (ground) or 月 (month).
The autumn fields are covered with golden yellow everywhere, a scene of harvest.
She just finished her postpartum month, and the full month of recuperation has greatly improved her complexion.
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This spring rain covered the entire land, alleviating the drought in late spring and early summer.
A one-year-old child can already walk unsteadily.
The festival streets are filled with joyful crowds everywhere.