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Expressing "circular shape" with 圆形 (yuánxíng)
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Structure
呈 + 圆形
Explanation
圆形 (yuánxíng) means "circular shape" or "round" and describes objects that have a round, circular form. It combines 圆 (round) and 形 (shape), and is commonly used with the verb 呈 (to assume a form) in descriptive contexts.
Examples
这个广场是圆形的，中间有一座喷泉。
zhège guǎngchǎng shì yuánxíng de, zhōngjiān yǒu yī zuò pēnquán.
This plaza is circular, with a fountain in the middle.
她戴了一副圆形的眼镜，看起来很可爱。
tā dài le yī fù yuánxíng de yǎnjìng, kàn qǐlái hěn kě'ài.
She wore a pair of round glasses and looked very cute.
月饼通常呈圆形，象征着团圆。
yuèbǐng tōngcháng chéng yuánxíng, xiàngzhēng zhe tuányuán.
Mooncakes are usually round, symbolizing reunion.