卷 (juǎn, juàn): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 卷 has several meanings, but the most common one is “roll” or “scroll”. It is often used to describe a rolled-up piece of paper or fabric, such as a scroll with calligraphy or a rolled-up mat for exercise. In addition, 卷 can also mean “volume” or “book”, as in a series of books that are numbered by volume.

Translation

juǎn
Noun: roll Verb: to roll Measure Word: for roll, spool

juàn
Noun: book, examination paper, scroll, chapter Measure Word: for books, paintings, etc.

Pronunciation

juǎn

juàn

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我喜欢吃卷饼wǒ xǐhuān chī juǎn bǐngI like to eat rolled pancakes
她的头发卷曲tā de tóufǎ juǎnqūHer hair is curly
我们需要卷尺来测量尺寸wǒmen xūyào juǎnchǐ lái cèliáng chǐcùnWe need a tape measure to measure dimensions
他卷起袖子开始工作tā juǎn qǐ xiùzi kāishǐ gōngzuòHe rolled up his sleeves and started working
这个卷轴很有历史价值zhège juǎnzhóu hěn yǒu lìshǐ jiàzhíThis scroll has a lot of historical value
我们可以卷一张纸来写字wǒmen kěyǐ juǎn yì zhāng zhǐ lái xiě zìWe can roll up a piece of paper to write on
这个学期我要学习卷积运算zhège xuéqī wǒ yào xuéxí juǎnjí yùnsuànThis semester I will study convolution operations
他的卷发很难打理tā de juǎn fà hěn nán dǎlǐHis curly hair is hard to manage

HSK

卷 is part of HSK Level 5 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 4.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 卷 with Pinyin and English Translation