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Using 圆 (yuán) to express "round"
Description & Modification
Structure
圆圆的 + Noun
Explanation
The word 圆 (yuán) means "round" or "circular." It is a common adjective used to describe the shape of objects. The reduplicated form 圆圆的 (yuányuán de) is often used for emphasis or to create a vivid, descriptive tone, especially in informal or literary language.
Examples
月亮又大又圆，特别漂亮。
yuèliang yòu dà yòu yuán, tèbié piàoliang.
The moon is big and round, especially beautiful.
孩子画了一个圆圆的太阳。
háizi huà le yí gè yuányuán de tàiyáng.
The child drew a perfectly round sun.
这个西瓜长得真圆。
zhège xīguā zhǎng de zhēn yuán.
This watermelon grew really round.