周 (zhōu) - Zhou — refers to the Zhou dynasty & a cycle

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zhōu ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 口

志

周 · zhōu

Zhou — refers to the Zhou dynasty;

a cycle;

circumference;

all around;

thoughtful;

considerate;

a common surname.

Zhou — refers to the Zhou dynastya cyclecircumference

Usage highlights

Zhou dynastycircumferenceconsideratetravel aroundweeksurroundings

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 缺— deficient, lacking
  • 疏— neglectful, careless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Zhou dynasty lasted for centuries (周朝).
  • The circumference of the circle is 10 cm (周长).
  • He is very considerate (周到).
  • I will travel around the world (周游世界).

Collocations

  • Zhou dynasty(周朝)
  • circumference(周长)
  • considerate(周到)
  • travel around(周游)
  • week(星期/周)
  • surroundings(周围)

Idioms

  • Thoughtful and meticulous(周详备至)
  • Cycle of reincarnation(生死轮回周)
  • All-encompassing(周全周到)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE) established the concept of the Mandate of Heaven.
  • A very common Chinese surname, ranked among the top 10 most common surnames in China.
  • The character embodies concepts of completeness, cycles, and thoroughness in Chinese philosophy.

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