Writing
四周 (sì zhōu) — how to say "surroundings" in Chinese
四周
Surroundings, around
noun
Character composition
四
four
周
circle, circumference
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
囗
Enclosure
#31 · wéi · 3 strokes
Synonyms
周圍
Around
zhōu wéi · traditional script, general vicinity
周围
surroundings, around
zhōuwéi · neutral, general
周边
surroundings, periphery
zhōu biān · of periphery, often urban
Collocations
四周的风景
sìzhōu de fēngjǐng
surrounding scenery
看看四周
kànkan sìzhōu
look around
Examples
我们看看四周的风景。
We look at the scenery around us.
四周很安静。
It's very quiet around.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "surroundings" in Chinese?
"surroundings" in Chinese is 四周 (sì zhōu).
What does 四周 mean in English?
四周 (sì zhōu) means "Surroundings, around".
How is 四周 pronounced?
It is pronounced sì zhōu (written as si zhou, sizhou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "surroundings" in Chinese characters?
It is written 四周: 四 has 5 strokes, 周 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 四周?
四周 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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