noun HSK 4
all around · surroundings · periphery · on all sides
Meaning
四周 literally means 'four directions' and refers to the area surrounding something on all sides. It describes the space or environment around a central point or object, encompassing everything in the vicinity.
Usage
Commonly used to describe looking around, scanning one's environment, or referring to the surrounding area. Often appears with verbs like 看 (to look), 观察 (to observe), or 环顾 (to look around). It emphasizes the completeness of the surrounding space.
Examples
- 01她环顾四周，寻找自己的朋友。, .She looked around, searching for her friend.
- 02房子四周都是树木和花园。.The house is surrounded on all sides by trees and gardens.
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Common collocations
- 四周环绕surrounded on all sides
- 看看四周look around
- 环顾四周look around in all directions
- 四周一片寂静silence all around
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 四 (four) with 周 (circuit/周围), representing the four cardinal directions that form a complete circle around something.