搬 (bān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 搬 (bān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 搬 (bān) means "to move (heavy objects)". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 搬 stroke by stroke?

搬 has 13 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 搬 and 挲?

搬 (bān) and 挲 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 搬?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 搬?

Common words containing 搬 include: 搬家 (bān jiā) — to move house; 搬运 (bān yùn) — transport / carry; 搬走 (bān zǒu) — move away.

How to Write 搬

The character 搬 (bān) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

搬 is pronounced bān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to move (heavy objects).

As an HSK Level 3 character, 搬 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 搬

搬家 bān jiā

to move house

搬运 bān yùn

transport / carry

搬走 bān zǒu

move away

Example Sentences

我下周要搬家。

wǒ xià zhōu yào bān jiā

I am moving house next week.

请帮我搬运行李。

qǐng bāng wǒ bān yùn xíng lǐ

Please help me carry the luggage.

把这张桌子搬走。

bǎ zhè zhāng zhuō zi bān zǒu

Move this table away.

Similar Characters

挲 sā

捧 pěng

捩 liè

Practice Writing 搬 (bān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 搬

What does 搬 (bān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 搬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 搬 and 挲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 搬?

What common words use 搬?

How to Write 搬 (bān)