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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
卷入juǎnrùto be drawn intoHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #5010, Very Hard
卷入juǎnrùto be involved inHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #5010, Very Hard
juǎnrù(juan3ru4)juan ru T3
  1. 1to be drawn into
  2. 2to be involved in
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March 24, 2026

卷入(捲入)juǎnrù(juan3ru4)

卷入 (juan3 ru4) means to be drawn into or involved in a situation, often unexpectedly or unwillingly. It is commonly used in contexts such as conflicts, scandals, or complex social situations where someone finds themselves entangled in matters not of their choosing.

Strokes10Frequency#5010DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese society, being卷入 (involved) in conflicts or scandals can carry social stigma, reflecting the importance of maintaining harmony and avoiding controversy in interpersonal relationships.

Memory tip

Imagine a person being rolled (卷) into a big, messy ball of string representing a complicated situation. The sound 'juan' is similar to 'join,' suggesting how one gets caught up or joins something they didn't intend to.

Meanings of 卷入

juǎnrù(juan3ru4)
1to be drawn into
2to be involved in
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About 卷入

卷入Simplified
捲入Traditional
10Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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牵涉 (qiānshè) - use 卷入 when the involvement is unexpected or unwilling, while 牵涉 often implies a more active or voluntary connection.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in serious contexts, making it more suitable for formal discussions. Be careful with the tone as both characters are third tone, which can be tricky for learners. Common collocations include 卷入争议 (to be involved in controversy) and 卷入冲突 (to be drawn into conflict).

HSK Study Tips

Though not an HSK word, learning 卷入 can help you understand more complex phrases. Focus on how this term can be used in conjunction with other verbs to describe involvement, such as 参与 (cān yù, to participate) or 介入 (jiè rù, to intervene).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 卷入 with 参与, using it in contexts where active participation is meant. For example, saying '我卷入这个项目' (I am drawn into this project) might imply an unwilling involvement rather than active participation, which would be better expressed as '我参与这个项目'.

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Component Characters

卷juǎnto roll up
HSK 68 strokes㔾
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入rùto enter
HSK 42 strokes入
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How to say to be drawn into in Chinese

“to be drawn into” in Chinese is卷入juǎnrù

卷入 (juan3 ru4) means to be drawn into or involved in a situation, often unexpectedly or unwillingly. It is commonly used in contexts such as conflicts, scandals, or complex social situations where someone finds themselves entangled in matters not of their choosing.

When to use 卷入

This term is often used in serious contexts, making it more suitable for formal discussions. Be careful with the tone as both characters are third tone, which can be tricky for learners. Common collocations include 卷入争议 (to be involved in controversy) and 卷入冲突 (to be drawn into conflict).

卷入 or something close to it

牵涉 (qiānshè) - use 卷入 when the involvement is unexpected or unwilling, while 牵涉 often implies a more active or voluntary connection.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 卷入 with 参与, using it in contexts where active participation is meant. For example, saying '我卷入这个项目' (I am drawn into this project) might imply an unwilling involvement rather than active participation, which would be better expressed as '我参与这个项目'.

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While it often describes negative or unwanted involvement, it can sometimes refer to positive participation in activities.

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