COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 版 is built
Traditional etymology note: 片 (page) suggests the meaning, while 反 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 版 (bǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
a register
bǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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bǎn
版
a register
Common words
chū bǎn
出版
to publish
bǎn běn
版本
version; edition; release
bǎn quán
版权
copyright
dào bǎn
盗版
pirated; illegal; see also 正版[zheng4 ban3]
gǎi bǎn
改版
to revise the current edition; revised edition
zhèng bǎn
正版
genuine; legal; see also 盜版|盗版[dao4 ban3]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 版
Say “bǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 版
Common words and phrases
chū bǎn
to publish
bǎn běn
version; edition; release
bǎn quán
copyright
dào bǎn
pirated; illegal; see also 正版[zheng4 ban3]
gǎi bǎn
to revise the current edition; revised edition
zhèng bǎn
genuine; legal; see also 盜版|盗版[dao4 ban3]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 版?
版 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 版 (bǎn) mean?
版 (bǎn) means a register.
What is the radical of 版?
The radical of 版 is 片, associated with Not yet classified.