圆
round; complete; currency unit; surname
Meanings
8 senses · 20 examplesnoun
circle; circular plane
Refers to the two-dimensional circular area enclosed by a circumference.
We drew a circle on the blackboard.
The radius of this circle is five centimeters.
noun
abbreviation for circumference
Used in casual or technical contexts to refer to circumference without full phrasing.
This geometry problem asks you to calculate the circumference of the circle.
adjective
round; spherical; circular-shaped
Describes objects with a round or spherical shape, can be used for both 2D and 3D forms.
Grandma bought a round dining table.
This glass marble is perfectly round.
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Her eyes are wide and round, looking very sharp.
The teacher drew a very neat circle on the homework.
This glutinous rice ball has a very round shape.
adjective
satisfactory; well-thought-out; thorough
Describes speech, actions, or plans that are complete and take all factors into consideration.
What he said was not very satisfactory and has loopholes.
He does things very thoroughly and takes care of all aspects.
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This plan was considered very thoroughly.
verb
to make complete; to make satisfactory; to cover up
Used for fixing mistakes, covering up lies, or making a plan more complete.
He quickly stepped in to smooth over the awkward situation.
He had to make up more lies to cover up his mistake.
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He needs to make his story consistent to convince everyone.
She tried her best to smooth things over so the scene wouldn't get out of hand.
numerary classifier
Chinese currency unit
Standard currency unit, interchangeable with "元" in modern usage.
This cup costs ten yuan.
I need to exchange five hundred yuan in cash.
noun
round currency coin
Refers to round metal coins, interchangeable with "元" in modern usage.
Grandpa has collected many silver coins.
When we were kids, we used copper coins to buy snacks.
noun
surname Yuan
A common Chinese family name.
My colleague's surname is Yuan, his name is Yuan Ming.