围
surround; circumference; measure word; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesverb
to surround; to enclose
Used for blocking access between inside and outside, or enclosing an area/object.
The soldiers surrounded the enemy's stronghold.
We were completely surrounded by the crowd.
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The villagers built a fence to enclose and protect their vegetable garden.
Police set up roadblocks to block the fleeing criminals.
This football game attracted a large crowd of onlookers.
noun
surroundings; circumference
Refers to the area around a central point or object.
There are many convenience stores around the school.
There is a moat around the outer perimeter of this small town.
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The scope of this event exceeded our expectations.
We posted safety notices around the classroom.
A new industrial park is being built on the outskirts of the city.
noun
circumference (of a body part)
Specifically used for the measurement of curved body parts like the waist or chest.
Her waist circumference is 60 centimeters.
The chest circumference of this shirt is 90 centimeters.
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The waistband of these pants is a bit tight.
The fitness trainer measured my arm circumference for me.
The waist of this dress is adjustable.
measure word
measure word for hand/arm span
informalUsed to measure the length of objects based on hand or arm span, mostly for informal daily use.
This rope is three hand-spans long.
This piece of wood is two arm-spans thick.
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That big tree trunk is five arm-spans around.
This piece of cloth is about one hand-span long.
He measured it with his arm and said this pipe is one arm-span thick.
proper noun
surname Wei
A rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Wei is our new neighbor.
Teacher Wei teaches history at the university.