周围 (zhōu wéi) — surroundings; vicinity
Definition
Refers to the area around a person, place, or thing (surroundings, vicinity). Compared to 附近, it's about what's around a center point rather than a general nearby area.
noun
surroundingsvicinity
Examples
- 周围。Wǒ zhù de xiǎo qū zhōu wéi yǒu hěn duō shāng diàn.There are many shops around the neighborhood where I live.
- 周围。Kāi chē de shí hou yào zhù yì zhōu wéi de qíng kuàng.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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