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圆珠笔 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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圆珠笔yuánzhūbǐballpoint penHSK 6, unknown, rank #24291, Hard
yuánzhūbǐ(yuan2zhu1bi3) T2
  1. 1ballpoint pen
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March 24, 2026
圆珠笔(圓珠筆)yuánzhūbǐ(yuan2zhu1bi3)

圆珠笔 (yuan2 zhu1 bi3) refers to a ballpoint pen, a common writing instrument that uses a small rotating ball to disperse ink as you write. It is widely used in everyday life, schools, and offices due to its convenience and reliability.

Frequency#24291DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

Ballpoint pens became popular in China in the late 20th century, revolutionizing the way people take notes and write. They symbolize the shift towards modern education and office practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a round (圆) marble (珠) rolling smoothly on paper, leaving a trail of ink behind. The 'pen' (笔) is like a friend that helps you express your thoughts effortlessly, much like this smooth, rolling marble.

Meanings of 圆珠笔

yuánzhūbǐ(yuan2zhu1bi3)
1ballpoint pen
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About 圆珠笔

圆珠笔Simplified
圓珠筆Traditional
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HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 圆珠笔

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圆珠笔 (ballpoint pen) vs 笔 (pen) — use 圆珠笔 for specificity when referring to a ballpoint pen, not just any pen.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a round (圆) marble (珠) rolling smoothly on paper, leaving a trail of ink behind. The 'pen' (笔) is like a friend that helps you express your thoughts effortlessly, much like this smooth, rolling marble.

Usage Notes

When using 圆珠笔, avoid confusing it with other types of pens like 钢笔 (fountain pen) or 毛笔 (brush pen). This term is informal; in formal contexts, you might refer to it as just a 'pen' (笔). A common mistake is to confuse the pronunciation, particularly the tones of '圆' and '珠'.

HSK Study Tips

Though 圆珠笔 may not appear in HSK vocabulary, the components are useful: '圆' (round) and '珠' (pearl) show how characters can combine to form specific meanings. Students should focus on recognizing similar compound words.

Cultural Note

Ballpoint pens became popular in China in the late 20th century, revolutionizing the way people take notes and write. They symbolize the shift towards modern education and office practices.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 圆珠笔, especially the tone of '圆', leading to confusion. For example, saying 'yuan1 zhu1 bi3' instead of 'yuan2 zhu1 bi3' changes the meaning entirely.

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Component Characters

yuáncircle
HSK 510 strokes
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zhūbead
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pen
HSK 210 strokes
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Cultural Notes for 圆珠笔

🏮Cultural insight

Ballpoint pens became popular in China in the late 20th century, revolutionizing the way people take notes and write. They symbolize the shift towards modern education and office practices.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, ballpoint pens are often seen as standard writing tools, while in China, they carry a sense of practicality and are often favored over more traditional writing instruments.

Frequently Asked Questions about 圆珠笔

圆珠笔 is a ballpoint pen that uses a ball mechanism, while 钢笔 is a fountain pen that relies on ink flow through a nib.