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

Q: What does 斑 (bān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 斑 (bān) means "Spot; Stripe; Speckle". with 12 strokes and the radical 文.

Q: How do you write 斑 stroke by stroke?

斑 has 12 strokes. The radical is 文. 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 斑 and 斋?

斑 (bān) and 斋 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 斑?

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

Q: What common words use 斑?

Common words containing 斑 include: 斑马 (bān mǎ) — Zebra; 斑点 (bān diǎn) — Spot; Speckle; 雀斑 (què bān) — freckles.

How to Write 斑

The character 斑 (bān) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 文 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

斑 is pronounced bān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Spot; Stripe; Speckle.

Common Words with 斑

斑马 bān mǎ

Zebra

斑点 bān diǎn

Spot; Speckle

雀斑 què bān

freckles

Example Sentences

动物园里有斑马。

dòng wù yuán lǐ yǒu bān mǎ

There are zebras in the zoo.

这件衣服上有斑点。

zhè jiàn yī fú shàng yǒu bān diǎn

There are spots on this piece of clothing.

她脸上有一些雀斑。

tā liǎn shàng yǒu yī xiē què bān

She has some freckles on her face.

Similar Characters

斋 zhāi

斌 bīn

斐 fěi

Practice Writing 斑 (bān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 斑

What does 斑 (bān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 斑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 斑 and 斋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 斑?

What common words use 斑?

How to Write 斑 (bān)