Definition
周围 (zhōu wéi) refers to the general area around something or someone — the surroundings, the vicinity. It is more about the whole encircling space, whereas 附近 (fù jìn) focuses on nearby specific locations or places. 四周 (sì zhōu) is narrower, meaning 'all around on every side'.
noun
surroundingsvicinity
Examples
- 周围。Wǒ zhù de xiǎoqū zhōu wéi yǒu hěn duō shāngdiàn.There are many shops around the neighborhood where I live.
- 周围。Kāichē de shíhou yào zhùyì zhōu wéi de qíngkuàng.Pay attention to the surroundings when driving.
- 周围。zhōu wéi yí gè rén yě méi yǒu.There is no one around.
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