COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 判 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 半 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 判 (pàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) to differentiate; to distinguish
pànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
pàn
判
(bound form) to differentiate; to distinguish
Common words
pàn duàn
判断
to judge; to determine; judgment
cái pàn
裁判
(law) to judge; to adjudicate; verdict; judgement; (sports) to referee; (sports) umpire; referee; judge
tán pàn
谈判
to negotiate; negotiation; talks; conference
pàn chǔ
判处
to sentence; to condemn
pàn dìng
判定
to judge; to decide; judgment; determination
pàn jué
判决
judgment (by a court of law); to pass judgment on; to sentence
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 判
Say “pàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
pàn duàn
to judge; to determine; judgment
cái pàn
(law) to judge; to adjudicate; verdict; judgement; (sports) to referee; (sports) umpire; referee; judge
tán pàn
to negotiate; negotiation; talks; conference
pàn chǔ
to sentence; to condemn
pàn dìng
to judge; to decide; judgment; determination
pàn jué
judgment (by a court of law); to pass judgment on; to sentence
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“判”。
Zhège zì shì “pàn”.
This character is “判”.
我正在学习“判”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pàn” zì.
I am learning the character “判”.
请写一遍“判”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pàn”.
Please write “判” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 判?
判 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 判 (pàn) mean?
判 (pàn) means (bound form) to differentiate; to distinguish.
What is the radical of 判?
The radical of 判 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.