四面 (sì miàn) — the four sides, all sides, all around
Definition
A noun meaning 'all four sides / all around' — emphasizes the complete surrounding space rather than a single direction. Often used attributively (四面环山) or adverbially (四面都是…) to describe being enclosed on every side.
noun
the four sidesall sidesall around
Examples
- 四面。Zhè zuò xiǎo chéng sì miàn huán shān.This small city is surrounded by mountains on all four sides.
- ，四面。Zhàn zài shān dǐng, sì miàn de fēng jǐng dōu hěn měi.Standing on the mountaintop, the scenery on all sides is beautiful.
- 四面。Jiào shì lǐ sì miàn dōu shì bái qiáng.The classroom's four walls are all white.
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