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圆圈 — meaning in English

yuán quān

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English meaning

  • circle noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
  • circuit noun A closed path that electric current can flow around, usually containing components like wires, switches, and resistors.
  • coterie noun A small, close-knit group of people who share an interest or purpose and who keep others at a distance.
  • lap noun The flat area formed by the thighs of a seated person.
  • round adjective Shaped like a circle or sphere, with no sharp corners.

Senses

圆圈 is used for these senses in English:

  • circle Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figures.
  • circuit The space enclosed within a circle, or within limits.
  • coterie A circle of individuals who associate with one another for a common purpose.
  • lap (sports) One circuit around a race track.
  • round A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
  • round robin (originally, US, sports, often, attributive) The part of a tournament in which every player or team competes against each of the others in turn.

circle — full definition

  1. noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
  2. noun A group of people connected by friendship, interest, or social standing.
  3. verb To move in a curved path around something, or to draw a ring around it.

circuit — full definition

  1. noun A closed path that electric current can flow around, usually containing components like wires, switches, and resistors.
  2. noun A regular route or series of venues that someone travels for work, sport, or performance.
  3. verb To travel all the way around something.

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