圆镜

圓鏡

yuánjìng

noun

Measure Word

一面圆镜 miàn

Meanings

1 round mirror
2 circular mirror
3 the full moon

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

墙上挂着一面古董圆镜。

Qiángshàng guà zhe yí miàn gǔdǒng yuánjìng.

An antique round mirror hangs on the wall.

HSK 7-9

圆镜高悬，照尽人间百态。

Yuánjìng gāo xuán, zhào jìn rénjiān bǎitài.

The round mirror hangs high, reflecting every aspect of human life.

Tips

culture

In classical poetry 圆镜 is a standard metaphor for the full moon - Li Bai and Su Shi both use it. It means a round mirror, used figuratively for the full moon.

Stroke Order

圆 yuán

镜 jìng