square
/skweə/ · /skwer/
CEFR level A2Topic CityWord #1578 in the learning path
正方形
Definitions
n. a shape with four equal sides and four right angles
正方形
n. an open public area surrounded by buildings
广场
adj. shaped like a square, or expressing area in squared units
正方形的；平方的
Example
Fold the paper into a square before cutting it.
先把纸折成正方形，再剪。
Creating a public square can encourage social interaction and provide space for cultural events in crowded cities.
在拥挤的城市中，建设公共广场可以促进社交互动，并为文化活动提供空间。
Collocations
- town square
- square metre
- square root
- square table
Word family
- squarely (adv.)
- squared (adj.)
Usage tip
面积用square metres；长度用metres，勿混淆。
FAQ
- What does square mean?
- a shape with four equal sides and four right angles an open public area surrounded by buildings shaped like a square, or expressing area in squared units
- How is square pronounced?
- UK /skweə/, US /skwer/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
