小圈子 - Chinese Idiom

小圈子:

Literally means:

small social circle

Actually means:

圈子 figuratively refers to a certain scope or range. This phrase means one's small social circle. It is often used to advise people to expand their social circle.

It refers to a clique formed by some people to gain personal benefits. It implies excluding outsiders. Derogatory.

圈子，比喻某种范围。小圈子，狭小的生活范围或社会活动范围。常含有劝告人们扩大社会活动范围的意味。

某些人为私利而结合在一起的小集体。含有排斥异己的意味。具有贬义色彩。