Meaning of 圆珠笔
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- ballpoint pen
Measure word: 支,枝
How to use 圆珠笔
圆珠笔 is the everyday word for a ballpoint pen in mainland China, and it usually takes the measure word 支 (zhī) or 枝 (zhī). Example: 我能借你的圆珠笔吗？(Wǒ néng jiè nǐ de yuánzhūbǐ ma?) Can I borrow your ballpoint pen?
Break the word into its parts: 圆 (yuán) round, 珠 (zhū) bead or pearl, 笔 (bǐ) pen. A ballpoint pen is literally a "round bead pen," named for the tiny ball at its tip that rolls ink onto the paper.
Common mistake: Learners often write 圆 (yuán, round) as the similar-sounding 元 (yuán) or 原 (yuán), which are wrong here. Also keep 珠 (zhū) with the 王 side, not 株 (zhū, plant stem), which looks close but has 木.
圆珠笔 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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圆 yuán · circle · 10 strokes
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珠 zhū · gem · 10 strokes
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笔 bǐ · writing brush · 10 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 圆珠笔.
| 笔记 | bǐjì | to take down (in writing); notes |
| 笔记本 | bǐjìběn | notebook (stationery) (CL:本[ben3]); (computing) laptop; notebook (abbr. for 筆記本電腦|笔记本电脑[bi |
| 圆满 | yuánmǎn | satisfactory; consummate; perfect |
| 珍珠 | zhēnzhū | pearl (CL:顆|颗[ke1],粒[li4]); (fig.) teardrop; tear |
| 钢笔 | gāngbǐ | fountain pen |
| 毛笔 | máobǐ | writing brush |
| 珠宝 | zhūbǎo | pearls; jewels |
| 铅笔 | qiānbǐ | (lead) pencil |
| 笔试 | bǐshì | written examination; paper test (for an applicant) |
| 大笔 | dàbǐ | (formal) (honorific) your writing; your handwriting; pen; calligraphy brush |
| 圆形 | yuánxíng | round; circular |
| 团圆 | tuányuán | to have a reunion |
Questions about 圆珠笔
What does 圆珠笔 mean?
圆珠笔 (yuánzhūbǐ) means "ballpoint pen" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 圆珠笔?
圆珠笔 is made of 3 characters: 圆 (10 strokes), 珠 (10 strokes), 笔 (10 strokes). That is 30 strokes in total.
Is 圆珠笔 an HSK word?
Yes. 圆珠笔 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 圆珠笔 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 圆珠笔 is written 圓珠筆.
What is the difference between 圆珠笔 and 钢笔?
圆珠笔 (yuánzhūbǐ) is a ballpoint pen with a rolling ball tip. 钢笔 (gāngbǐ) is a fountain pen with a metal nib and liquid ink. 毛笔 (máobǐ) is a traditional writing brush.
Can I just say 笔 instead of 圆珠笔?
Yes. In daily speech people often just say 笔 (bǐ), which covers any pen or pencil. Use 圆珠笔 when you need to be specific about the type.