A2 noun Neutral 1 min read

周围

zhouwei /ʈʂoʊ wei/
Practice it

Zhouwei refers to the immediate area or environment encircling a specific subject.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to the area surrounding a specific object or person.
  • Can describe both physical locations and social environments.
  • Commonly used to indicate proximity and surrounding conditions.

1) 概述：‘周围’是一个高频词，用于描述事物所处的周边环境。它可以指代具体的地理位置，如房屋周围的树木，也可以指代抽象的范围，如周围的压力。

2) 使用模式：该词常作名词使用，既可单独作主语或宾语，也可放在名词后作为定语，例如‘周围环境’或‘周围的人’。它经常与方位词配合，强调‘环绕’的状态。

3) 常见语境：在日常生活中，人们常用它描述居住地（如：学校周围有很多商店）、社交圈（如：周围的朋友都很支持我）或观察到的现象（如：观察周围的变化）。

4) 词义辨析：与‘附近’相比，‘周围’更强调环绕感和四面八方的包围感，而‘附近’侧重于近距离的方位。与‘四周’相比，‘周围’应用范围更广，不仅限于物理空间，还常用于形容心理或社会环境。

Examples

1

他看了看周围，发现没有人。

everyday

He looked around and found no one.

2

我们需要改善周围的生态环境。

formal

We need to improve the surrounding ecological environment.

3

周围的朋友都去旅游了。

informal

The friends around me have all gone traveling.

4

该建筑周围的植被覆盖率很高。

academic

The vegetation coverage around the building is high.

Common Collocations

周围环境 surrounding environment
周围的人 people around
观察周围 observe the surroundings

Common Phrases

周围的一切

everything around

看看周围

look around

周围地区

surrounding area

Often Confused With

周围 vs 附近

Refers specifically to proximity or closeness in distance, rather than the encompassing nature of surroundings.

周围 vs 四周

Focuses more on the four cardinal directions or the boundary edges of a space.

Grammar Patterns

名词 + 周围 在...周围 周围 + 的 + 名词

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is neutral in register and can be used in almost any context. It functions primarily as a noun but often acts as an attributive adjective. Ensure you do not use it to replace specific directional words like 'north' or 'south'.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use '周围' when they mean 'nearby' (附近). Remember that '周围' implies a 360-degree coverage, whereas '附近' just means 'not far'. Avoid using it without a reference point, as it needs to be the surroundings of something specific.

Tips

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Think of a circle

Visualizing a circle around an object helps remember the meaning of 'surroundings'. It captures the essence of being enclosed on all sides.

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Don't confuse with direction

While it describes the area, it does not point to a specific direction. Use specific directions like 'east' or 'west' if you need precision.

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Contextual usage in society

In Chinese culture, '周围' often implies social connections or community ties. It reflects the importance of one's immediate environment and peer influence.

Word Origin

The word is a combination of '周' (circle/circumference) and '围' (surround/enclose). Together, they literally mean the area that encircles a center point.

Cultural Context

In Chinese social interaction, '周围' often refers to the immediate social circle, emphasizing the collective nature of the culture. It highlights how individuals are influenced by their immediate environment and community.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'Z' shaped wall surrounding a garden. This 'Z' (Zhou) helps you remember that the area around you is your 'Zhouwei'.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“周围”强调环绕感，指物体四周的区域；“附近”则侧重于距离近，指离某地不远的地方。

可以，常用来指代“周围的人”，例如“他总是关心周围的人”，表示与你处于同一社交环境中的人。

可以，例如“周围环境”、“周围邻居”。它经常作为定语修饰后面的名词。

非常常用。无论是描述地理环境还是社交圈，都是表达空间感和环境感的标准词汇。

Test Yourself

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学校___有很多好吃的餐馆。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 周围

学校周围即学校的周边区域，符合语境。

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