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龹quǎnForm of 卷 used as a phonetic componentx, 6 strokes, radical 丿
quǎn(quan3)quan T3
  1. 1Form of 卷 used as a phonetic component
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March 24, 2026

龹quǎn(quan3)

The character 龹 (quǎn) is a variant of 卷 and primarily serves as a phonetic component in Chinese characters. While it is not commonly used on its own, it reflects the sound of 'qu' and can appear in various compound words, indicating a connection to bending or rolling actions.

Strokes6Radical丿
Cultural note

Characters like 龹 illustrate the historical evolution of Chinese writing, where phonetic elements helped shape the language. This reflects a broader trend in Chinese linguistics where sound and meaning are often intertwined.

Memory tip

Imagine a small dog (犬) rolling (卷) down a hill. The character 龹 looks like a dog (犬) with a twist, representing the idea of rolling or bending, which aligns with its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 龹

quǎn(quan3)
1Form of 卷 used as a phonetic component
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About 龹

龹Simplified
6Strokes
丿Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Since 龹 is not frequently used alone, learners might confuse it with 卷. It's important to recognize its role as a phonetic component rather than a standalone word. Be cautious with tone, as using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstanding.

HSK Study Tips

Though 龹 is not present in the HSK vocabulary, understanding its phonetic function can aid in recognizing other characters at this level. Focus on the relationship between phonetic components and their meanings in compound characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly attempt to use 龹 as a standalone word, which can lead to confusion. For example, saying '我喜欢龹' instead of recognizing it as part of another character is incorrect.

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Etymology of 龹

Decomposition of 龹

IDS Structure⿻?丿
龹Full character
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How to say Form of 卷 used as a phonetic component in Chinese

“Form of 卷 used as a phonetic component” in Chinese is龹quǎn

The character 龹 (quǎn) is a variant of 卷 and primarily serves as a phonetic component in Chinese characters. While it is not commonly used on its own, it reflects the sound of 'qu' and can appear in various compound words, indicating a connection to bending or rolling actions.

When to use 龹

Since 龹 is not frequently used alone, learners might confuse it with 卷. It's important to recognize its role as a phonetic component rather than a standalone word. Be cautious with tone, as using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstanding.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly attempt to use 龹 as a standalone word, which can lead to confusion. For example, saying '我喜欢龹' instead of recognizing it as part of another character is incorrect.

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It is a variant of 卷 used mostly as a phonetic component in other characters.

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