Definition
卵 (luǎn) is the biological, technical term for an egg (e.g., of fish, frogs, insects), whereas 鸡蛋 (jī dàn) is the everyday word for a chicken egg (food). Note: 卵 also serves as a vulgar slang term for 'testicles' and can be used as an expletive — use with caution.
noun
(biology) eggovumspawn(vulgar slang) testiclesalso used as an expletive
Easily confused
- 乱luànsound-alike(adjective) in a mess, chaotic, disordered
Examples
- 卵。Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài guānchá zhèxiē luǎn de fāyù guòchéng.Scientists are observing the development process of these eggs.
- 卵。Qīngwā de luǎn tōngcháng chǎn zài shuǐcǎo shàng.Frog eggs are usually laid on water plants.
- 卵！。Nǐ dǒng gè luǎn! Bié luàn shuō.You don't know shit! Don't talk nonsense.
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