Chinese
yuánxíng
Meaning: circle; circular shape
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

圓形
圓
形
圆形
圆
形

Example sentences

The children formed a circle on the grass to play a game.
這種植物的葉子呈圓形。
这种植物的叶子呈圆形。
The leaves of this plant are round.
這個圓形的直徑是十公分。
这个圆形的直径是十公分。
The diameter of this circle is ten centimeters.
這兩個圓形的中心完全重合。
这两个圆形的中心完全重合。
The centers of these two circles completely coincide.

Usage Notes

Refers to a round shape or objects with a circular profile.

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