春卷

春捲

chūnjuǎn

noun #20,970

Measure Word

一个春卷 gè

Meanings

1 spring roll
2 egg roll

Characters

spring (season)

to roll / rolled item

Examples

她在过年期间炸了很多春卷。

Tā zài guònián qījiān zhá le hěn duō chūnjuǎn.

She deep-fried many spring rolls during the New Year period.

这家餐厅的春卷外酥内嫩，非常好吃。

Zhè jiā cāntīng de chūnjuǎn wài sū nèi nèn, fēicháng hǎochī.

The spring rolls at this restaurant are crispy outside and tender inside — delicious.

Tips

culture

春卷 (spring rolls) are traditionally eaten during the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), hence the name. Their golden cylindrical shape resembles gold bars (金条), symbolizing wealth. They are popular across Southeast Asia and are a staple of Chinese dim sum.

Stroke Order

春 chūn

卷 juǎn