(pàn)

HSK 7-99 strokes

to betray

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
pàn
Meaning
to betray; to rebel; to revolt
Strokes
9
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰半反

In this compound, the meaning comes from (contrary); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

9 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

pàn
HSK 7-9

to rebel

Open 叛逆 page →
bèipàn
HSK 7-9

to betray

Open 背叛 page →
fǎnpàn

to rebel; to revolt

Open 反叛 page →
pànluàn

armed rebellion

Open 叛乱 page →
pànfěi

rebel bandit

Open 叛匪 page →

the crime of treason

Open 叛国罪 page →

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