坂 (bǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坂 (bǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坂 (bǎn) means "Slope / Hillside". with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坂 stroke by stroke?

坂 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坂 and 圣?

坂 (bǎn) and 圣 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 坂?

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

Q: What common words use 坂?

Common words containing 坂 include: 大阪 (dà bǎn) — Osaka; 山坂 (shān bǎn) — Hillside or slope; 坂道 (bǎn dào) — Sloping road.

How to Write 坂

The character 坂 (bǎn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

坂 is pronounced bǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Slope / Hillside.

Common Words with 坂

大阪 dà bǎn

Osaka

山坂 shān bǎn

Hillside or slope

坂道 bǎn dào

Sloping road

Example Sentences

他去过大阪旅游。

tā qù guò dà bǎn lǚ yóu

He has been to Osaka for a trip.

山坂上有很多树。

shān bǎn shàng yǒu hěn duō shù

There are many trees on the hillside.

这条坂道很陡。

zhè tiáo bǎn dào hěn dǒu

This sloping road is very steep.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坂

What does 坂 (bǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坂 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坂?

What common words use 坂?

How to Write 坂 (bǎn)