周围 (zhōuwéi) — how to say "surroundings" in Chinese

周围

Surroundings, around

Character composition

to surround, week

to surround

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Enclosure

#31 · wéi · 3 strokes

Synonyms

周边

surroundings, periphery

zhōu biān · of areas, periphery

Examples

我家周围的环境很安静,有一个小公园和几家便利的商店。

The environment around my house is very quiet, with a small park and several convenient stores.

看看周围

Look around.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "surroundings" in Chinese?

"surroundings" in Chinese is 周围 (zhōuwéi).

What does 周围 mean in English?

周围 (zhōuwéi) means "Surroundings, around".

How is 周围 pronounced?

It is pronounced zhōuwéi (written as zhouwei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "surroundings" in Chinese characters?

It is written 周围.

What HSK level is 周围?

周围 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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