COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 盆 is built
Traditional etymology note: 皿 (dish) suggests the meaning, while 分 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 盆 (pén) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
basin
pénTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
pén
盆
basin
Common words
pén dì
盆地
(geography) basin; depression
pén
盆
basin; flower pot; unit of volume equal to 12 斗[dou3] and 8 升[sheng1], approx 128 liters
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
盆
盆
盆
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盆
盆
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 盆
Say “pén” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 盆
Common words and phrases
pén dì
(geography) basin; depression
pén
basin; flower pot; unit of volume equal to 12 斗[dou3] and 8 升[sheng1], approx 128 liters
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“盆”。
Zhège zì shì “pén”.
This character is “盆”.
我正在学习“盆”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pén” zì.
I am learning the character “盆”.
请写一遍“盆”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pén”.
Please write “盆” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 盆?
盆 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 盆 (pén) mean?
盆 (pén) means basin.
What is the radical of 盆?
The radical of 盆 is 皿, associated with Not yet classified.