COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 半 is built
Traditional etymology note: A cow 牛 splitting 丷 wood in half
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How to Write 半 (bàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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bànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bàn
半
half
Common words
yí bàn
一半
half
bàn tiān
半天
half of the day; a long time; quite a while; midair
bàn yè
半夜
midnight; in the middle of the night
bàn dǎo
半岛
peninsula
bàn jìng
半径
radius
bàn shù
半数
half the number; half
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 半
Say “bàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
yí bàn
half
bàn tiān
half of the day; a long time; quite a while; midair
bàn yè
midnight; in the middle of the night
bàn dǎo
peninsula
bàn jìng
radius
bàn shù
half the number; half
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 半?
半 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 半 (bàn) mean?
半 (bàn) means half.
What is the radical of 半?
The radical of 半 is 十, associated with Not yet classified.