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卷 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to roll up; (fig.) to sweep up; to engulf; to drag into (a situation)
scroll; book; volume
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examination paper
questionnaire
to open a book
to be drawn into
adult squid, typically more than 15 cm long with a slender body and fins in the shape of a big rhombus
young squid
to roll up
tape
temaki
hair roller
curly hair
Notice where 卷 sits in each complete thought.
I was the last one to turn in my test.
Source: Tatoeba #6583580 · CC BY 2.0 FRI don't want to be involved in this affair.
Source: Tatoeba #1188447 · CC BY 2.0 FRPlease specify any conditions you have for the use of this information.
Source: Tatoeba #827192 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe carefully checked his test paper.
Source: Tatoeba #1977194 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe was involved in the trouble.
Source: Tatoeba #336450 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.