回合

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 回合

The word 回合 (huíhé) primarily refers to a 'round' or 'turn' in a competitive or sequential context, such as sports matches, negotiations, or games. It is commonly used in boxing, martial arts, and other sports to denote each segment of the contest.

Usage in Conversation

When used in everyday conversation, 回合 can describe stages or phases in a process, especially when there are multiple exchanges or turns, like in negotiations or debates. It emphasizes the cyclical or repeated nature of the interaction.

Common Collocations

  • 拳击回合 (boxing round): used in sports contexts.
  • 谈判回合 (negotiation round): used in business or diplomatic contexts.
  • 关键回合 (critical round): highlights an important or decisive phase.

Nuances and Tips

回合 often implies a structured or formal sequence of events. It differs from simply 'time' or 'occasion' by emphasizing the turn-taking or segmented nature of the activity. Avoid confusing it with 回头 (huítóu), which means 'to turn back' or 'later.'

Use 回合 when you want to highlight the division of an event into rounds or turns, especially in competitive or formal settings.

Example Sentences

A boxing match has twelve rounds.

We went through several rounds of negotiations and finally reached an

This chess game has entered a critical round.