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Character Decomposition
周=冂+土+口
Etymology
Border 冂 around land 土 with a well 口
Meanings
to make a circuit
to circle
circle
circumference
lap
cycle
complete
all
all over
thorough
to help financially
week
weekly
surname Zhou
Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC)
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Words with 周 506 total
Idioms with 周 30 total Chain
lit. to refuse to eat the grain of Zhou (idiom) · fig. to remain loyal to one's own cause and refuse to benefit from the enemy; to be steadfast in one's principles不食周粟bù shí zhōu sùlit. Zhou Lang who appreciates music (idiom) · fig. a person who is knowledgeable about music and opera; a connoisseur of music顾曲周郎gù qǔ zhōu láng