COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 板 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 反 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 板 (bǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bǎn
板
board
Common words
hēi bǎn
黑板
blackboard
lǎo bǎn
老板
boss; business proprietor
bǎn kuài
板块
slab; (geology) tectonic plate; (fig.) sector (of the stock market or of industry); (economic) bloc
dì bǎn
地板
floor
jiào bǎn
叫板
to signal the musicians (in Chinese opera, by prolonging a spoken word before attacking a song); (coll.) to challenge
pāi bǎn
拍板
clapper-board; auctioneer's hammer; to beat time with clappers
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
板
板
板
板
板
板
板
板
LEARNING TIP
Remember 板
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 板
Common words and phrases
hēi bǎn
blackboard
lǎo bǎn
boss; business proprietor
bǎn kuài
slab; (geology) tectonic plate; (fig.) sector (of the stock market or of industry); (economic) bloc
dì bǎn
floor
jiào bǎn
to signal the musicians (in Chinese opera, by prolonging a spoken word before attacking a song); (coll.) to challenge
pāi bǎn
clapper-board; auctioneer's hammer; to beat time with clappers
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“板”。
Zhège zì shì “bǎn”.
This character is “板”.
我正在学习“板”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “板”.
请写一遍“板”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bǎn”.
Please write “板” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 板?
板 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 板 (bǎn) mean?
板 (bǎn) means board.
What is the radical of 板?
The radical of 板 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.