环 (huán) - ring & circle

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huán ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 王

枫惠

环 · huán

ring;

circle;

loop;

to surround;

a link in a chain;

a measure word for events (e.

g.

, a round of competition).

ringcircleloop

Usage highlights

EnvironmentLink/segmentRing/braceletSurroundCycleRing road

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 断— break; disconnect (antonym to the linking sense)
  • 直— straight (antonym to circular)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wears a jade bracelet (玉环).
  • This is the first link in the chain (环节).
  • We need to protect the environment (环境).
  • The athletes are in the final round (决赛环).

Collocations

  • Environment(环境)
  • Link/segment(环节)
  • Ring/bracelet(环)
  • Surround(环绕)
  • Cycle(循环)
  • Ring road(环线)

Idioms

  • A vicious cycle(恶性循环)
  • To travel around the world(环游世界)
  • Linked by a common cause(环环相扣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, circular objects like rings and bracelets symbolize completeness, unity, and eternity.
  • The character appears in terms related to systems and cycles, reflecting interconnectedness.

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