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圈子
quān zi
Meaning
- circle
- (social) circle
Definition
圆形的圈；也指人们活动的范围、领域或社交群体。
A circular ring; also refers to the scope, field, or social group of people's activities.
Usage
可作为名词使用，指具体的圆圈或抽象的人际关系网络、活动领域。
Used as a noun, referring to a concrete circle or an abstract network of interpersonal relationships or field of activity.
Examples
- 1 他在地上画了一个圈子。 (He drew a circle on the ground.)
- 2 她的社交圈子很广，认识各行各业的人。 (Her social circle is wide, knowing people from all walks of life.)
- 3 这个艺术圈子的成员都是知名画家。 (The members of this art circle are all famous painters.)
- 4 我们要跳出舒适圈子，尝试新事物。 (We need to step out of our comfort zone and try new things.)
- 5 他在学术圈子里很有名气。 (He is well-known in academic circles.)
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