wai4 jiu5圍繞围绕
Jyutpingwai4 jiu5
Yalewàih yíuh
Definition
To surround, encircle, or revolve around a central point.
- to surround, encircle, or wrap around a central point to form a ring
- to revolve around, center on, or focus on a specific topic or issue
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How it's used
Use this word to describe physical objects encircling a center point or abstract concepts like topics or arguments centering on a specific theme. It carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone compared to simply using 圍住. When referring to physical movement, it often implies a continuous path or action that completes a loop.
Examples
The children are dancing around the Christmas tree.
Is their discussion revolving around the new plan?
Related words
Common phrases
revolving around the theme
surrounding the center
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 圍住, which is more common in casual speech for simply being around something. While 圍繞 can be used for both physical and abstract contexts, 圍住 is almost exclusively used for physical proximity.
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
