券

劵
quàn
#1,479 most
frequent character
certificate, ticket
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

券 has 𠔉 juàn as its sound part and 刀 knife as its meaning part. It first meant a contract or deed. The meaning grew to ticket or certificate. Old contracts were carved in bamboo and split.

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Example Sentences

我买了一张电影票券。
wǒ mǎi le yīzhāng diànyǐng piàoquàn 。
I bought a movie ticket.
他用优惠券买了很多东西。
tāyòng yōuhuì quàn mǎi le hěnduō dōngxī 。
He bought a lot of things using a discount coupon.
这个券可以在任何商店使用。
zhègè quàn kěyǐ zài rènhé shāngdiàn shǐyòng 。
This voucher can be used at any store.

Same Characters, Different Readings

券quàn
certificate, ticket

Words with similar meanings

票piào
ticket
票 (piào) refers specifically to a ticket for events or transport, emphasizing its usage in various ticketing contexts.
凭证píngzhèng
certificate
凭证 (píngzhèng) is a broader term that can refer to any document serving as proof or authorization, typically more formal.

Homophones

HSK 5
劝quàn
to advise, to urge, to try to persuade
券quàn
certificate, ticket

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