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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.
来
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.
    "She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck before stepping into the snow."
  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.
    "The dog ran around the garden all afternoon, sniffing every corner and bush."
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around in a sentence

  • She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck before stepping into the snow.
  • The children gathered around the campfire to hear the story.
  • We should arrive around six o'clock.
  • The meeting should finish around noon if nobody talks too long.

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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: "She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck before stepping into the snow." 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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