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yuán

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yuán
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1 · adjective

Having a shape like a circle or a ball.

轮廓接近圆圈或球的。

This adjective describes shape, not a turn in a game.

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This lantern is round.

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这个灯笼是圆的。

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round — Having a shape like a circle or a ball.