COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 班 is built
Traditional etymology note: Cutting 刂 a piece of jade 王 in two, symbolizing two classes
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How to Write 班 (bān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
team; class; grade
bānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bān
班
team; class; grade
Common words
shàng bān
上班
to go to work; to be on duty; to start work; to go to the office
xià bān
下班
to finish work; to get off work; next service (train, bus, etc)
bān jí
班级
class (group of students); grade (in school)
háng bān
航班
(scheduled) flight; (scheduled) sailing
jiā bān
加班
to work overtime
zhí bān
值班
to work a shift; on duty
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
班
班
班
班
班
班
班
班
LEARNING TIP
Remember 班
Say “bān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 班
Common words and phrases
shàng bān
to go to work; to be on duty; to start work; to go to the office
xià bān
to finish work; to get off work; next service (train, bus, etc)
bān jí
class (group of students); grade (in school)
háng bān
(scheduled) flight; (scheduled) sailing
jiā bān
to work overtime
zhí bān
to work a shift; on duty
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“班”。
Zhège zì shì “bān”.
This character is “班”.
我正在学习“班”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bān” zì.
I am learning the character “班”.
请写一遍“班”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bān”.
Please write “班” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 班?
班 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 班 (bān) mean?
班 (bān) means team; class; grade.
What is the radical of 班?
The radical of 班 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.