小圈子xiǎoquān·zi 1.狭小的生活范围{narrow scope of activity; small social circle}: 走出家庭的～,投身到火热的社会生活中去。{Come out of the confinement of the family and get involved in the fervour of social life.} 2.为个人利益而互相拉拢、互相利用的小集团{small circle (or set) of people; small clique, composed of persons who make use of one another for personal interest}: 搞～。{organize a small clique}