created sense approved 合围/合圍 · héwéi · to surround — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
合围 / 合圍
héwéi
to surround
To surround from all sides or close in on someone, such as an enemy or prey.
合 (literal) → 合 · hé · to join 围 (literal) → 围/圍 · wéi · to surround
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created sense approved 合围/合圍 · héwéi · to embrace — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
合围 / 合圍
héwéi
to embrace
To encircle an object with both arms; to clasp.
合 (literal) → 合 · hé · to join 围 (literal) → 围/圍 · wéi · to surround
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created sense approved 合围/合圍 · héwéi · hunting expedition — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
合围 / 合圍
héwéi
hunting expedition
(literary) A collective hunt where participants surround the prey.
合 (literal) → 合 · hé · to join 围 (literal) → 围/圍 · wéi · to surround
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created sense approved 合围/合圍 · héwéi · alliance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
合围 / 合圍
héwéi
alliance
A political or military alliance or coalition.
合 (literal) → 合 · hé · to join 围 (literal) → 围/圍 · wéi · to surround
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created sense approved 合围/合圍 · héwéi · girth — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
合围 / 合圍
héwéi
girth
(of a pillar, tree, etc.) as large as can be encompassed by several people with their arms joined.
合 (literal) → 合 · hé · to join 围 (literal) → 围/圍 · wéi · to surround
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