Writing
环绕 (huán rào) — how to say "surround" in Chinese
环绕
Surround
verb
Character composition
环
ring
绕
to wind
Radicals / Keys
玉
Jade
#96 · yù · 5 strokes
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Collocations
环绕着村庄
huán rào zhe cūn zhuāng
to surround the village
群山环绕
qún shān huán rào
surrounded by mountains
Examples
这座城市被群山环绕，风景很美。
This city is surrounded by mountains, the scenery is beautiful.
山环绕着湖。
Mountains surround the lake.
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Frequently asked questions
Surround meaning in Chinese
"surround" in Chinese is 环绕 (huán rào).
What does 环绕 mean in English?
环绕 (huán rào) means "Surround".
How is 环绕 pronounced?
It is pronounced huán rào (written as huan rao, huanrao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "surround" in Chinese characters?
It is written 环绕: 环 has 8 strokes, 绕 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 环绕?
环绕 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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