zhōu
semaine
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星期一到星期五，我每天都去上班。
xīng qī yī dào xīng qī wǔ, wǒ měi tiān dōu qù shàng bān.
From Monday to Friday, I go to work every day.
这个星期，我一直在加班。
zhè ge xīng qī, wǒ yī zhí zài jiā bān.
This week, I have been working overtime.
下个星期，我要去旅游。
xià gè xīng qī, wǒ yào qù lǚ yóu.
Next week, I am going to travel.
星期 (xīngqī)
week
周围 (zhōuwéi)
surroundings
月 (yuè)
month
日 (rì)
day
The Chinese character 周 (zhōu) is composed of two parts: the radical 辶 (chuò), which represents movement or walking, and the phonetic component 周 (zhōu), which represents a circle or boundary. The original meaning of 周 was "to surround" or "to enclose", and it was later extended to mean "complete" or "thorough". In ancient China, the character 周 was also used as a surname and as the name of a dynasty.The character 周 has a rich history and has been used in many different contexts over the centuries. Today, it is still one of the most commonly used characters in the Chinese language, and it can be found in a wide variety of words and phrases. Some examples include:- 周围 (zhōuwéi) - surroundings- 周到 (zhōudào) - thoughtful, considerate- 周期 (zhōuqī) - cycle- 周末 (zhōumò) - weekend- 周刊 (zhōukān) - weekly magazineThe character 周 is a versatile and important character in the Chinese language, and it is worth taking the time to learn its meaning and usage.
