四周

sì zhōu

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. all around

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 中心 zhōng xīn 中心 zhōng xīn center 四周 means all around the periphery, 中心 means the center.: center

Related words

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• 到处 dào chù 到处 dào chù everywhere 到处 means 'everywhere', emphasizing the presence in all places, while 四周 refers to the area around a point.: everywhere

Synonyms

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• 周围 zhōu wéi 周围 zhōu wéi environs; surroundings; periphery Both mean 'surroundings', but 周围 is more common for general surroundings, while 四周 emphasizes all four directions.: environs; surroundings; periphery

Usage notes

Collocations

四周 is often used with 环顾 (look around), as in 环顾四周.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 四周 (sì zhōu, all around) with 四周 (sì zhōu) meaning four weeks; context distinguishes them.

Example Sentences

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学校 四周 有高高的围墙。

There is a high wall around the school.

他环顾 四周 ，没有发现任何人。

He looked around and didn't see anyone.

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Words Containing 四周

• 环顾四周 环顾四周 huán gù sì zhōu: to look around

Child Words of 四周

• 周 周 zhōu: to make a circuit
• 四 四 sì: four