How to Say ‘The circles are cities.’ in Simplified Chinese
圆形是城市。
yuán xíng shì chéng shì
[yuánxíng shir chéngshì]
💬 Usage Tip: 圆形 can mean "circle" or "circles". Chinese nouns don't change for plural, so context tells you how many.
Phrase Breakdown
圆形
yuán xíng
[yuánxíng]
circle; round shape
A noun for the shape of a circle.
地图上的圆形很多。
There are many circles on the map.
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; are
A linking verb meaning 'to be.' It connects a subject with identity or description.
她是医生。
She is a doctor.
城市
chéng shì
[chéngshì]
city
A large town where many people live.
北京是一个大城市。
Beijing is a big city.
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