圈 Stroke Order — How to Write 圈
圈 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 囗, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
圈 Radical and Character Components
圈 is a phono-semantic compound: 囗 (enclosure) carries the meaning, while 卷 indicates the sound.
Radical: 囗 + 8 more strokes
圈 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- quān
- juàn
- juān
Meanings of 圈 in Chinese
1
quān圈
A ring, circle, or loop; something circular.
我在纸上画了一个圈。
I drew a circle on the paper.
A circle, a round trip, or a circuit around something.
我们沿着湖边走了一圈
We walked a lap along the lake.
Scope; range; circle, especially referring to a social or professional group.
他的朋友圈很广。
His circle of friends is very wide.
To draw a circle; to encircle; to mark or designate with a circle.
项目经理圈定了团队成员的职责范围。
The project manager designated the scope of responsibilities for the team members.
To mark off an area; to enclose or encircle.
老师要求学生们把关键词圈出来
The teacher asked the students to circle the keywords.
2
juàn圈
An enclosure, pen, or shed for raising livestock.
农场里新建了一个大猪圈
A large new pigpen was built on the farm.
3
juān圈
To confine or enclose (animals, people, or things) within a restricted area.
把羊群圈起来，防止它们走失
Enclose the flock of sheep to prevent them from getting lost.
Common Words and Phrases with 圈
1
rhythmic gymnastics hoop exercises
小丽在艺术体操比赛中以一套精彩的圈操动作赢得了观众的掌声。
Xiao Li earned the audience's applause with a splendid hoop routine during the rhythmic gymnastics competition.
2
To mark or punctuate text with circles or dots, often to highlight important parts.
老师仔细地圈点着学生的作文，指出了需要修改的地方
The teacher carefully marked the students' essays with circles and dots, pointing out areas that needed revision.
3
To select or determine by circling.
项目经理圈定了团队中几位成员负责核心任务。
The project manager designated a few team members to be responsible for the core tasks.
4
barnyard manure
农民们收集圈肥，用于改良土壤，提高农作物产量
Farmers collect farmyard manure to enrich the soil and increase crop yields.
5
6
An enclosure or shed for keeping livestock or animals.
农民们正在扩建新的圈舍，以容纳更多的羊群。
Farmers are expanding the new animal pens to accommodate more sheep.
7
a trap or scheme to deceive or ensnare someone
小明差一点就掉进了诈骗分子设下的圈套。
Xiao Ming almost fell into the trap set by the fraudsters.
8
to raise or feed animals in a pen or enclosure.
许多野生动物园选择圈养濒危动物以保护它们。
Many wildlife parks choose to keep endangered animals in captivity to protect them.
9
A round-backed armchair.
这把圈椅造型古朴典雅，是客厅里一道独特的风景线。
This quanyi features an antique and elegant design, making it a unique highlight in the living room.
10
To circle one's name on a document or list to indicate that it has been read or reviewed.
请您圈阅这份文件，确认您已经审阅过
Please circle this document to confirm you have reviewed it.
11
A pig raised and fed in a pigsty, as opposed to a free-ranging pig.
农村的养殖户主要饲养圈猪，以满足市场对猪肉的需求。
Rural farmers primarily raise penned pigs to meet the market demand for pork.
12
A circle, group, or social sphere; a range or scope.
她努力突破自己的舒适圈子，尝试新的挑战
She strives to break out of her comfort zone and try new challenges.
More words with 圈
- zhū猪juàn圈pigpen, sty
- péng棚juàn圈Livestock pen, Animal shed
- xiàng项quān圈Collar, Choker
- yí移quān圈Slip stitch, Transfer stitch
- hū呼lā拉quān圈hula hoop
- rào绕quān圈zi子beat around the bush, go in circles
- shè设quān圈tào套to set a trap to deceive someone
- chù畜juàn圈Pen, Corral
- diàn垫juàn圈washer
- xiàn线quān圈coil
- dōu兜quān圈zi子beat around the bush, go in circles
- jǐ几quān圈a few laps, a few rounds
- yáng羊juàn圈sheep pen, sheepfold
- yì一quān圈a circle, a lap
- zhuàn转quān圈spin, circle
- huǒ火quān圈ring of fire
- quān圈chū出circle, mark
- quān圈nèi内insider, within the circle
- shāng商quān圈Commercial district, Business district
- yuán圆quān圈circle, ring
Idioms with 圈
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Open the tool →Questions about 圈
What does 圈 mean in Chinese?
圈 (quān) means “A ring, circle, or loop” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 圈?
圈 has 3 pronunciations: quān, juàn, juān.
How many strokes does 圈 have?
圈 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 圈?
圈 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 囗. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 圈?
The radical of 圈 is 囗, and 圈 is a phono-semantic compound.
