(bàn)

HSK 7-98 strokes
Readingsbànpàn

to mix

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
bàn / pàn
Meaning
to mix; to mix in; to toss (a salad)
Strokes
8
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰扌半

In this compound, the meaning comes from (hand); 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

8 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.

jiǎobàn
HSK 7-9

to stir

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bànhuò

to mix and stir; to blend

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bànzuǐ

to bicker; to squabble; to quarrel

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bànfàn

bibimbap (Korean cuisine)

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bànmiàn

noodles served with soy sauce, sesame butter etc

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liángbàn

to dress cold food with sauce

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