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包围
bāo wéi
to surround
敌军包围了我们的阵地。
The enemy forces surrounded our position.
general
To encircle or surround something or someone, often with the intent to capture or block movement.
警察包围了犯罪嫌疑人的住所。
The police surrounded the suspect's residence.
我们被一群狗包围了。
We were surrounded by a pack of dogs.
Can be used both literally and metaphorically, such as in military, police, or even social contexts.
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Pro Tip
Military Context
In military contexts, '包围' often implies a strategic encirclement to cut off escape routes.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Metaphorical
While '包围' can describe physical encirclement, it can also be used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed by emotions or situations.
Word Origin
Composed of '包' (bāo, to wrap) and '围' (wéi, to encircle), reflecting the action of enclosing something.
Usage Notes
Often used in military, police, or emergency contexts to describe encirclement. Can also be used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed by emotions or situations.
Word Breakdown
包
to wrap
root围
to encircle
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