圈圈 (juān) — (v.o.) to draw circles; to encircle; (noun) social circles, cliques; (noun) circles (as in shapes or groups)
Definition
圈圈 (juān) is a colloquial verb-object form meaning 'to draw circles / encircle', and by extension the noun 'circles (shapes or social groups)'. Doubled form, more casual than 圈 alone; often used for playful or repeated circling.
verb
(v.o.) to draw circlesto encircle
noun
social circlescliquescircles (as in shapes or groups)
Examples
- 圈圈。Xiǎo péng yǒu zài zhǐ shàng juān wán.The child is drawing circles on the paper for fun.
- 圈圈。Tā huà le yí gè dà dà de juān.He drew a big circle.
- 圈圈。Nà xiē yì shù juān de rén jīng cháng yì qǐ zhǎn lǎn.People in those art circles often exhibit together.
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