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劵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
juàncertificate, ticket; title deedzg, 8 strokes, radical 力, rank #44639, Very Hard
juànold variant of 倦[juan4]unknown, 8 strokes, radical 力, rank #44639, Very Hard
juàn(juan4) T4
  1. 1certificate, ticket; title deed
  2. 2old variant of 倦[juan4]
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March 24, 2026
juàn(juan4)

The character 劵 (juàn) primarily refers to a certificate, ticket, or a document that serves as proof of entitlement. It is commonly used in contexts like train or movie tickets, as well as certificates that validate achievements or permissions.

Strokes8RadicalFrequency#44639DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the use of tickets (劵) is prevalent in various aspects of daily life, from public transportation to cultural events, reflecting the organized nature of ticketing systems in urban environments.

Memory Tip

Imagine a ticket (juàn) with a 'juicy' image on it that you would want to take to a concert. The character 劵 resembles a ticket's shape, while 'ju' sounds like 'juicy', making it easy to remember that this character relates to tickets and certificates.

Meanings of 劵

juàn(juan4)
1certificate, ticket; title deed
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About 劵

Simplified
8Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 劵

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a ticket (juàn) with a 'juicy' image on it that you would want to take to a concert. The character 劵 resembles a ticket's shape, while 'ju' sounds like 'juicy', making it easy to remember that this character relates to tickets and certificates.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 劵 (juàn) with 倦 (juàn), which means tired or weary. 劵 is more formal and is commonly used in written contexts, while colloquial terms for tickets may differ. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 'juàn' to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 劵 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it is helpful to relate it to words for transportation or events, such as 票 (piào, ticket) and 证 (zhèng, certificate). Focus on recognizing its use in formal contexts and practice writing it to reinforce memory.

Cultural Note

In China, the use of tickets (劵) is prevalent in various aspects of daily life, from public transportation to cultural events, reflecting the organized nature of ticketing systems in urban environments.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 劵 (juàn) with 倦 (juàn) due to similar pronunciation, leading to incorrect usage in contexts related to fatigue instead of tickets. Always check the context to ensure you're using the right character.

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Pronunciation of 劵

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Etymology of 劵

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 劵?

Decomposition of 劵

IDS Structure⿱龹力
Full Character
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quan3
top
Li4
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 劵?

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Cultural Notes for 劵

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the use of tickets (劵) is prevalent in various aspects of daily life, from public transportation to cultural events, reflecting the organized nature of ticketing systems in urban environments.

Word Family of 劵

Words Containing This Character1
juàntired
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Compound Meaning

What does 劵 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 劵

劵 (juàn) generally refers to certificates or tickets that provide proof of entitlement, while 票 (piào) is a more general term for tickets used for various services or events.