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around in Chinese

around in Chinese is 大約, 来 — around means positioned so as to surround or encircle something.

around in Chinese

大約
adv
Pronounced: dà yuē
Nearly; approximately; about.
prep
Pronounced: lái
Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).
大約
prep
Pronounced: dà yuē
Near; in the vicinity of.

What does "around" mean?

  1. prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
    "The children gathered around the campfire to hear the story."
  2. prep Roughly, or in the general area of (a place, time, or amount).
    "We should arrive around six o'clock."
  3. adv From place to place, without a fixed destination; or, present nearby.
    "She spent the afternoon just wandering around town."
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around in a sentence

  • The children gathered around the campfire to hear the story.
  • A fence was built around the property for security.
  • We should arrive around six o'clock.
  • She spent the afternoon just wandering around town.

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What is "around" in Chinese?

"around" in Chinese is 大約, 来. around means: Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.

How do you pronounce 大約?

"around" in Chinese is 大約, pronounced "dà yuē".

How do you use "around" in a sentence?

Example: "The children gathered around the campfire to hear the story." In Chinese, "around" is 大約, 来.

Are there other ways to say "around" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "around": 大約, 来.

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