四周 (sì zhōu) — surroundings, all around
Definition
四周 names the physical space immediately around something — more concrete and local than 环境 ('environment'). Compared with 周围, 四周 emphasizes the four-sided, all-around view.
noun
surroundingsall around
Examples
- 四周，。sì zhōu Fēi cháng ān jìng, lián yí gè rén yě méi yǒu.The surroundings are very quiet, without a single person.
- 四周。Tā de fáng zi sì zhōu zhǒng mǎn le huā.All around his house is planted with flowers.
- 四周。sì zhōu Yǒu hěn duō shù hé cǎo.There are many trees and grass all around.
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