围绕

wéi rào
to revolve around

这个问题围绕着人权展开讨论。

The discussion revolves around human rights.


general

To revolve around or center on a particular topic, idea, or object; to be focused on something.

会议围绕如何提高生产效率进行了深入讨论。

The meeting revolved around how to improve production efficiency.

他的演讲围绕环境保护的重要性展开。

His speech revolved around the importance of environmental protection.

This word is often used to describe the central theme or focus of a discussion, event, or activity.

Collocations

围绕...展开to revolve around...围绕...讨论to discuss around...围绕...进行to proceed around...

Related Phrases

围绕中心phrase
to revolve around the center
围绕问题phrase
to revolve around the issue

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'围绕' is often used with the preposition '着' to indicate the focus of an action or discussion.

Gold Rule

Focus on the Central Theme

When using '围绕', ensure that the subject or topic you are referring to is indeed the central focus of the discussion or activity.

Word Origin

The word is composed of '围' (to surround) and '绕' (to circle or revolve), indicating the idea of something moving around a central point.

Usage Notes

This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the central focus of a discussion, event, or activity. It can also be used to describe physical movement around an object.

Word Breakdown

to surround
root
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to circle or revolve
root
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