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卷
juǎn, juàn
Description
“卷”是一个常用词，读“juǎn”时表示把东西弯起来变成圆形，也可以指卷起来的东西。
"卷" is a common word; when pronounced "juǎn," it means to bend something into a round shape or refers to something rolled up.
读“juàn”时，常常指书或考试的纸。
When pronounced "juàn," it often refers to books or exam papers.
Meanings
卷juǎn
to roll up; to curl
她把纸卷起来。
She rolled up the paper.
卷juǎn
a roll of something
我买了一卷纸。
I bought a roll of paper.
卷juàn
exam paper; test sheet
老师在改试卷。
The teacher is grading the test papers.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
卷 is juǎn for 'roll/curl' and juàn for 'exam paper/scroll'.
- Nuance
内卷 (nèijuǎn) is popular slang meaning overwork or excessive competition.
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