HSK 7, n, 7 strokes, radical 卩, rank #9924, Very Hard
卵
luǎn
spawn
HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 卩, rank #9924, Very Hard
luǎn(luan3) T3
1egg, ovum, roe; ovary, testes; to spawn
2spawn
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March 24, 2026
卵luǎn(luan3)
The character 卵 (luǎn) primarily means 'egg' and can refer to various types of eggs, including those of birds and fish. It is used in biological contexts, such as discussing ovums or reproductive cells, and can also imply the act of spawning in certain contexts.
Strokes7Radical卩Frequency#9924DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, eggs symbolize fertility and new beginnings. They are often featured in traditional celebrations and are associated with various culinary practices, such as during the Spring Festival when boiled eggs are dyed and decorated.
Memory Tip
Imagine an egg (卵) that is round and fragile. The character resembles a cracked egg, with the top part open, hinting at what’s inside. Picture a chicken (which lays eggs) saying 'luǎn' as it lays its eggs, reinforcing both the sound and meaning.
Meanings of 卵
luǎn(luan3)
1egg, ovum, roe; ovary, testes; to spawn
2spawn
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About 卵
卵Simplified
7Strokes
卩Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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蛋 (dàn) - use 卵 (luǎn) when referring to eggs in a biological context, while 蛋 (dàn) is more commonly used for culinary purposes.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 卵 with other similar characters like 蛋 (dàn), which specifically means 'egg' in the culinary sense. 卵 is more formal and used in scientific or biological discussions. Be careful with tones, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
While 卵 is not currently included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for learners at HSK level 4 and above due to its biological context. Focus on understanding how it connects with words related to reproduction and biology, such as 胚胎 (pēitāi, embryo) or 产卵 (chǎnluǎn, to lay eggs).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 卵 with 蛋 (dàn), leading to incorrect usage in culinary contexts, such as saying '我想吃一个卵' instead of '我想吃一个蛋' for 'I want to eat an egg.' Always ensure you use 卵 in appropriate scientific or formal contexts.
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Decomposition of 卵
IDS Structure⿰？卩
卵Full Character
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卩jie2
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How to say egg, ovum, roe; ovary, testes; to spawn in Chinese
“egg, ovum, roe; ovary, testes; to spawn” in Chinese is卵luǎn
The character 卵 (luǎn) primarily means 'egg' and can refer to various types of eggs, including those of birds and fish. It is used in biological contexts, such as discussing ovums or reproductive cells, and can also imply the act of spawning in certain contexts.
When to use 卵
Learners often confuse 卵 with other similar characters like 蛋 (dàn), which specifically means 'egg' in the culinary sense. 卵 is more formal and used in scientific or biological discussions. Be careful with tones, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
卵 or something close to it
蛋 (dàn) - use 卵 (luǎn) when referring to eggs in a biological context, while 蛋 (dàn) is more commonly used for culinary purposes.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 卵 with 蛋 (dàn), leading to incorrect usage in culinary contexts, such as saying '我想吃一个卵' instead of '我想吃一个蛋' for 'I want to eat an egg.' Always ensure you use 卵 in appropriate scientific or formal contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 卵
卵 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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两天以后，他们把受精____重新植入了我的体内。
Two days later, they implanted the fertilized eggs back inside me.
Example Sentences for 卵 (10)
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两天以后，他们把受精卵重新植入了我的体内。
liǎng tiān yǐ hòu， ， tā mén bǎ shòu jīng luǎn zhòng xīn zhí rù le wǒ de tǐ。
Two days later, they implanted the fertilized eggs back inside me.
2
一段石阶从鹅卵石路上一直向上直通城墙。
yī duàn shí jiē cóng é luǎn shí lù shàng yī zhí xiàng shàng zhí tōng chéng qiáng。
A number of staircases ascend from the cobbled streets onto the ramparts.
3
广场上挤满了人，鹅卵石铺就的街道上满是五颜六色的花朵。
guǎng cháng shàng jǐ mǎn le rén， ， é luǎn shí pū jiù de jiē dào shàng mǎn shì wǔ yán liù sè de huā。
The square was packed, and the cobbled streets flowed with coloured petals.
4
鸟儿回到巢里继续孵卵。
niǎo ér huí dào cháo lǐ jì xù fū luǎn。
The birds returned to their nests and continued to incubate the eggs.
