北極圈
See also: 北极圈
Chinese
the North Pole | circle; ring; loop circle; ring; loop; to confine; enclose; pen (pig); a fold | ||
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trad. (北極圈) | 北極 | 圈 | |
simp. (北极圈) | 北极 | 圈 |
Etymology
From 北極/北极 (Běijí, “the North Pole”) + 圈 (juàn, “circle”). Attested in Kunyu Wanguo Quantu [1602].
Pronunciation
Proper noun
北極圈
- the Arctic Circle
See also
- 南極圈/南极圈 (Nánjíquān)