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周边

zhōu biān
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. periphery
  2. 2. rim
  3. 3. surroundings
  4. 4. all around
  5. 5. perimeter
  6. 6. peripheral (computing)
  7. 7. spin-offs

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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中心
zhōng xīn

center

center vs periphery

Related words

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附近
fù jìn

nearby; neighboring

means vicinity, less formal and often for shorter distances

Synonyms

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周围
zhōu wéi

environs; surroundings; periphery

both mean surrounding area, 周边 is more formal and often used for 'periphery'

Usage notes

Formality

Often used in formal contexts, such as in technical descriptions (e.g., 周边环境 'surrounding environment'), unlike 周围 which is neutral.

Example Sentences

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学校 周边 有很多餐厅。
There are many restaurants around the school.

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Words Containing 周边

周边商品
zhōu biān shāng pǐn

spin-off merchandise

太平洋周边
tài píng yáng zhōu biān

Pacific Rim

Child Words of 周边

周
zhōu

to make a circuit

边
biān

side