四周

sì zhōu

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

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center

四周 means all around the periphery, 中心 means the center.

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everywhere

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

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environs; surroundings; periphery

Both mean 'surroundings', but 周围 is more common for general surroundings, while 四周 emphasizes all four directions.

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

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

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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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to look around

to make a circuit

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