Chinese
wéi
Meaning: to surround; to encircle
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun, Counter

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Example sentences

許多人圍在入口處。
许多人围在入口处。
Many people gathered around the entrance.
你瞧,那邊有好多人圍著。
Look, there are many people gathered over there.
孩子們在草地上圍成一個圓形玩遊戲。
The children formed a circle on the grass to play a game.
全家人圍著圓桌吃飯。
The whole family gathered around the round table to eat.
一家人圍著圓桌吃年夜飯。
The family sat around a round table eating New Year's Eve dinner.

Usage Notes

Used to describe enclosing something or gathering around a central point.

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