圈

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circle, ring, loop

圈 is composed of the enclosure radical 囗(enclosure) and 卷(roll). 囗 is the pictograph of a fence or surrounding boundary, while 卷 conveys the idea of curling or turning in a circle; thus 圈 depicts a curved enclosure and means to encircle, surround, or form a ring.

Vocabulary of 圈

  • 圈套 (trap)
  • 光圈 (aperture)
  • 花圈 (wreath)

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