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方圆

fāng yuán

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • perimeter
  • range
  • (within) a radius of ...

Definition

指周围、附近或一定范围；也指方形和圆形，比喻规矩或标准。

Means the surrounding area, vicinity, or a certain range; also refers to square and circle, metaphorically meaning rules or standards.

Usage

常用于表示一定范围内的区域，如‘方圆几里’；也可用于比喻，表示为人处世的原则或变通。

Often used to indicate a surrounding area, e.g., 'within a few li'; can also be used metaphorically to express principles or flexibility in life.

Examples

  • 1 方圆十里内没有人家。 (Within ten li around, there are no households.)
  • 2 他走遍了方圆百里。 (He traveled all over a hundred li area.)
  • 3 这所学校方圆附近有许多公园。 (There are many parks in the vicinity of this school.)
  • 4 做人要懂得方圆之道。 (One must understand the way of being flexible yet principled.)
  • 5 方圆几公里都能听到他的声音。 (His voice can be heard within a few kilometers around.)
  • 6 他做事讲究方圆，从不越界。 (He acts with propriety, never stepping out of bounds.)

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