Chinese
zhōu
Meaning: week; cycle
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

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Handwriting

週
周

Example sentences

I'm going abroad for a trip next week.
我每週都會買這本週刊。
我每周都会买这本周刊。
I buy this weekly magazine every week.
新生必須在下週五前完成註冊手續。
新生必须在下周五前完成注册手续。
New students must complete registration procedures by next Friday.
這齣話劇已經在國家劇院上演了三週。
这出话剧已经在国家剧院上演了三周。
This play has been running at the National Theater for three weeks.
演員們正在劇院裡排練下週要演出的話劇。
演员们正在剧院里排练下周要演出的话剧。
The actors are rehearsing the play to be performed next week in the theater.
這部新電影將於本週五在全國各大影院上映。
这部新电影将于本周五在全国各大影院上映。
This new movie will be released in major theaters nationwide this Friday.
這艘潛艇能夠在水下連續潛航數週。
这艘潜艇能够在水下连续潜航数周。
This submarine can stay submerged for several weeks.

Usage Notes

Refers to a period of seven days or a recurring cycle.

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