Definition
圈圈 is listed with pinyin juān, but this is not a standard pronunciation for the character 圈 (standard readings: quān for 'circle' and juàn for 'pen/fold'). The headword is a reduplicated form, and the gloss suggests both verb ('draw circle') and noun ('cliques, circles') uses. The POS v.o. treats it as a separable verb-object compound, implying it can be split (e.g., 圈了一个圈). In practice, it most commonly appears as the noun 'circles' (geometric or social), but this row's data appears inconsistent and needs human verification.
v.o.
(v.o.) to draw circlesto encircle
noun
social circlescliquescircles (as in shapes or groups)
Examples
- 圈圈。Xiǎopéngyǒu zài zhǐ shàng juān wán.The child is drawing circles on the paper for fun.
- 圈圈。Tā huà le yí ge dàdà de juān.He drew a big circle.
- 圈圈。Nàxiē yìshù juān de rén jīngcháng yìqǐ zhǎnlǎn.People in those art circles often exhibit together.
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