How to Say ‘A big circle’ in Simplified Chinese
一个大圆形
yī gè dà yuán xíng
[ee guh dah yuánxíng]
💬 Usage Tip: The order is number, then counting word, then size, then thing: 一个大圆形. Note that 一 before 个 is read (yí), not (yī).
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one; a
The number one; in phrases it can help indicate a quick or brief action.
我看了一眼计价器。
I glanced at the meter.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common classifier used with many nouns, as in 'this one' or 'this goal.'
这个办法可以帮助控糖。
This method can help control blood sugar.
大
dà
[dah]
big; large
Used to describe a large size, such as a large coffee.
我要大杯咖啡。
I want a large coffee.
圆形
yuán xíng
[yuánxíng]
circle
A round shape with no corners.
盘子是圆形的。
The plate is round.
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