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问卷wènjuànquestionnaireHSK 5, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #17127, Hard
wènjuàn(wen4juan4)wen juan T4
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March 24, 2026

问卷(問卷)wènjuàn(wen4juan4)

问卷 (wèn juàn) refers to a questionnaire, a set of written questions used for gathering information from respondents. This term is commonly used in research, surveys, and feedback forms, often in both academic and business contexts.

Strokes14Frequency#17127DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, questionnaires are frequently used in market research and education to gather opinions and data, reflecting the importance of collective feedback in decision-making processes.

Memory tip

Think of 问 (wèn) as 'to ask' and 卷 (juàn) as 'roll' or 'scroll.' Imagine rolling out a scroll of questions to ask someone, making it easier to remember that this word means a list of questions.

Meanings of 问卷

wènjuàn(wen4juan4)
1questionnaire
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About 问卷

问卷Simplified
問卷Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
份Measure Word
HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2

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调查表 (diàochá biǎo) - use 问卷 when referring specifically to a set of questions for gathering qualitative responses, while 调查表 emphasizes a broader survey format that may include quantitative data.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 问卷 with just 问 (wèn) which means 'to ask.' It's also commonly used in formal contexts, such as academic research, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '调查问卷' (diàochá wènjuàn) meaning 'survey questionnaire.'

HSK Study Tips

While 问卷 does not appear in any HSK lists, it connects to vocabulary related to asking questions and surveys, such as 问 (wèn) and 调查 (diàochá). Focus on understanding its components to enhance your vocabulary around research and inquiry.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 问卷 by confusing it with questions alone, saying something like '我有问卷' (Wǒ yǒu wèn) instead of '我有问卷调查' (Wǒ yǒu wènjuàn diàochá) to specify that it is a questionnaire for a survey.

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Component characters

问wènto ask
HSK 16 strokes门
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卷juǎnto roll up
HSK 68 strokes㔾
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How to say questionnaire in Chinese

“questionnaire” in Chinese is问卷wènjuàn

问卷 (wèn juàn) refers to a questionnaire, a set of written questions used for gathering information from respondents. This term is commonly used in research, surveys, and feedback forms, often in both academic and business contexts.

When to use 问卷

Be careful not to confuse 问卷 with just 问 (wèn) which means 'to ask.' It's also commonly used in formal contexts, such as academic research, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '调查问卷' (diàochá wènjuàn) meaning 'survey questionnaire.'

问卷 or something close to it

调查表 (diàochá biǎo) - use 问卷 when referring specifically to a set of questions for gathering qualitative responses, while 调查表 emphasizes a broader survey format that may include quantitative data.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 问卷 by confusing it with questions alone, saying something like '我有问卷' (Wǒ yǒu wèn) instead of '我有问卷调查' (Wǒ yǒu wènjuàn diàochá) to specify that it is a questionnaire for a survey.

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Frequently asked questions about 问卷

You can say, '我正在填写问卷' (Wǒ zhèngzài tiánxiě wènjuàn), meaning 'I am filling out a questionnaire.'

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