Definition
卷 (juàn) is a noun and classifier for rolled objects like scrolls, volumes, or exam papers. As a noun, it refers to a bound book volume or a test paper; as a classifier, it counts rolls (e.g., of paper). Its homograph 卷 (juǎn, verb) means 'to roll up' — the tone distinguishes the noun/classifier (juàn) from the action (juǎn).
noun
book volumeexam paperroll or scroll
classifier
for volumesrollsor bundles
Easily confused
- 券quànlook-alike(noun) ticket, voucher, coupon
- 圈juānsound-aliketo confine (animals, people) in an enclosed space; to pen in; to lock up
- 拳quánlook-alikefist
- 圈juānsound-aliketo confine, to lock up
- 腾ténglook-aliketo make room; to clear out; to vacate
- 圈juànsound-alikepen (for livestock), fold, sty
- 捐juānsound-aliketo donate, to contribute
Examples
- 卷。Zhè běn shū zǒnggòng yǒu sān juàn.This book has three volumes in total.
- 卷。Zhè cì kǎoshì de juàn bú tài nán.The exam paper this time wasn't too hard.
- 卷。Wǒ mǎi le yí juàn zhǐ.I bought a roll of paper.
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