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圈 has 3 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to confine; to lock up; to pen in
livestock enclosure; pen; fold; sty
circle; ring; loop (CL:個|个[ge4]); classifier for loops, orbits, laps of race etc
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trap
circle
to mark a text with dots and circles
staking a claim to territory
to form a circle, ring or loop
among insiders
wreath
Notice where 圈 sits in each complete thought.
Yanni panicked like a wolf in a snare.
Source: Tatoeba #12615413 · CC BY 2.0 FRIn the furry fandom, many are artists of some sort.
Source: Tatoeba #13925600 · CC BY 2.0 FRFlowers and wreaths were laid in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Source: Tatoeba #10249572 · CC BY 2.0 FRWe hung a Christmas wreath on the front door.
Source: Tatoeba #13668410 · CC BY 2.0 FRShe will show you around this town.
Source: Tatoeba #13888240 · CC BY 2.0 FRShe drew a circle on a piece of paper with a pencil.
Source: Tatoeba #866736 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.