捲 Stroke Order
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Information of 捲
Pinyin
juǎn
Radical
扌
Strokes
11 strokes
Usage
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Definition
to roll (up) / to sweep up / to carry on / roll
Definition of 「捲」:
1. Same as "卷2" (juàn).
2. Verb: To wrap or curve soft materials. Used interchangeably with "卷" (juǎn).
Example phrases: "卷起袖子干活" (Roll up your sleeves to work), "把这画卷起来" (Roll up this painting).
3. Verb: To collect or store. Also used interchangeably with "卷" (juǎn).
Example phrases: "卷藏" (to store/collect). In Tang Dynasty literature, Liu Zongyuan states: "则卷其术，默其智，悠尔而去" (Then he collects his skills, keeps his wisdom silent, and leaves leisurely).
4. Same as above, reiterating the meanings related to wrapping and collecting.
5. Ancient term synonymous with "拳" (quán), meaning fist.
6. Adjective: Curved.
Example phrases: "卷枝" (curved branches), "卷云" (curling clouds), "卷曲" (curved).
7. Adjective: Good.
Quote from Book of Songs, "有美一人，硕大且卷" (There is a beautiful person, large and curvy). In Han commentary, it states: "卷，好貌" (Curved indicates beauty).
8. Noun: In ancient times, writings were recorded on silk or paper and rolled up for storage, hence books are commonly referred to as "卷" (juàn).
Example phrases: "手不释卷" (Hands never leave the scroll), "开卷有益" (Opening a scroll is beneficial).
9. Noun: Refers to each individual part of a book that is divided into volumes.
Example phrases: "卷一" (Volume one), "卷二" (Volume two), "第一卷" (First volume), "第二卷" (Second volume).