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

Q: What does 班 (bān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 班 (bān) means "Class". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 班 stroke by stroke?

班 has 10 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 班 and 玟?

班 (bān) and 玟 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 班?

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

Q: What common words use 班?

Common words containing 班 include: 班级 (bān jí) — Class; 上班 (shàng bān) — To go to work; 加班 (jiā bān) — work overtime.

How to Write 班

The character 班 (bān) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

班 is pronounced bān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Class.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 班 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 班

班级 bān jí

Class

上班 shàng bān

To go to work

加班 jiā bān

work overtime

Example Sentences

我们班级很大。

wǒ men bān jí hěn dà

Our class is very large.

我九点上班。

wǒ jiǔ diǎn shàng bān

I start work at nine o'clock.

今天不加班。

jīn tiān bù jiā bān

No overtime today.

Similar Characters

玟 wén

玡 yá

玢 bīn

Practice Writing 班 (bān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 班

What does 班 (bān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 班 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 班 and 玟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 班?

What common words use 班?

How to Write 班 (bān)