环绕
huánrào
to surround
山脉环绕着小村庄。
The mountains surround the small village.
general
To encircle or surround something, either physically or metaphorically.
灯光环绕着舞台。
The lights surround the stage.
问题环绕着这个项目。
Problems surround this project.
Can be used both literally (physical surroundings) and figuratively (issues, concerns, etc.).
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Common Usage
This word is often used to describe physical surroundings, but can also be used metaphorically for abstract concepts.
Word Origin
From 环 (huán, 'circle') + 绕 (rào, 'to wind around').
Usage Notes
Often used with the preposition '着' to indicate the object being surrounded.
Word Breakdown
环
circle
root绕
to wind around
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