圈子

quān zi

CL 个 gè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. circle
2. ring
3. (social) circle

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 圆 yuán 圆 yuán circle geometric shape, 圈子 is a circular outline or group, while 圆 refers to the shape itself: circle
• 环 huán 环 huán ring circular band or loop, like a ring; 圈子 often implies a boundary, while 环 is more tangible: ring

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 里: 在圈子里 (within the circle/group); avoid 在圈子 without 里 when referring to being inside a group.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 圈子 (social circle/group) with 圆 (round shape); 圈子 is for social groups or circular outlines, not mathematical circles.

Example Sentences

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他在我们的 圈子 里很受欢迎。

He is very popular in our circle.

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Words Containing 圈子

• 兜圈子 兜圈子 dōu quān zi: to encircle
• 绕圈子 绕圈子 rào quān zi: to go around in circles

Child Words of 圈子

• 圈 圈 juān: to confine
• 圈 圈 quān: circle; ring; loop (CL:個|个[gè])
• 子 子 zǐ: son