About
The character 券, which now denotes a ticket or certificate, originates from early contractual systems where agreements were recorded on materials like bamboo or wood and then divided into two matching halves, a practice reflected in its structural composition of 龹, suggesting a rolled or bound document, and 刀, representing the knife used to cut the tally. This form underscores its original meaning as a legal contract or deed whose validity was confirmed by rejoining the separated portions. Over time, the term's application widened from such formal instruments to encompass a variety of vouchers, coupons, and entry passes, maintaining the underlying concept of a document that serves as proof or grants a specific right.
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这是一张购物券。
优惠券很好用。
他送了我一张礼券。
使用代金券能打折。
这张券明天就过期了。
如果你有优惠券，可以便宜点。
我收集了很多不同的优惠券。
为了节省开支，她经常使用各种优惠券。