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

Q: What does 般 (bān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 般 (bān) means "sort / kind / manner". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 舟.

Q: How do you write 般 stroke by stroke?

般 has 10 strokes. The radical is 舟. 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 般 and 舡?

般 (bān) and 舡 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 般?

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

Q: What common words use 般?

Common words containing 般 include: 一般 (yì bān) — general; ordinary; common; 般配 (bān pèi) — well-matched / to match; 百般 (bǎi bān) — In every possible way.

How to Write 般

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

般 is pronounced bān in Mandarin Chinese. It means sort / kind / manner.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 般 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 般

一般 yì bān

general; ordinary; common

般配 bān pèi

well-matched / to match

百般 bǎi bān

In every possible way

Example Sentences

他一般六点起床。

tā yì bān liù diǎn qǐ chuáng

He usually gets up at six.

他们两个很般配。

tā men liǎng gè hěn bān pèi

The two of them are a good match.

妈妈对他百般照顾。

mā mā duì tā bǎi bān zhào gù

Mom took care of him in every possible way.

Similar Characters

舡 chuán

舢 shān

舣 yǐ

Practice Writing 般 (bān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 般

What does 般 (bān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 般 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 般 and 舡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 般?

What common words use 般?

How to Write 般 (bān)