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圈子

quān zi
个 gè
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items
圆
yuán

circle

geometric shape, 圈子 is a circular outline or group, while 圆 refers to the shape itself
环
huán

ring

circular band or loop, like a ring; 圈子 often implies a boundary, while 环 is more tangible

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
dōu quān zi

to encircle

绕圈子
rào quān zi

to go around in circles

Child Words of 圈子

圈
juān

to confine

圈
quān

circle; ring; loop (CL:個|个[gè])

子
zǐ

son