waan4 jiu5環繞环绕
Jyutpingwaan4 jiu5
Yalewàahn yíuh
Definition
To encircle, surround, or travel around a place.
- to encircle or surround a place
- to travel around or orbit something
neutralplacesnature
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of encircling or the state of being enclosed by something. It is more formal than the common spoken term 圍住, which is preferred in casual conversation for describing objects or people surrounding something. Use this when describing geographical features or formal layouts where a sense of complete enclosure is implied.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this interchangeably with 圍住, but 圍住 is much more versatile and natural for everyday situations like people surrounding a table or a crowd gathering around a performer. Using 環繞 in casual speech can sound slightly stiff or like a written translation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
