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

Q: What does 板 (bǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 板 (bǎn) means "board; plank; plate; stiff". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 板 stroke by stroke?

板 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 板 and 朱?

板 (bǎn) and 朱 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 板?

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

Q: What common words use 板?

Common words containing 板 include: 老板 (lǎo bǎn) — Boss; 黑板 (hēi bǎn) — Blackboard; 地板 (dì bǎn) — Floor.

How to Write 板

The character 板 (bǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

板 is pronounced bǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means board; plank; plate; stiff.

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

Common Words with 板

老板 lǎo bǎn

Boss

黑板 hēi bǎn

Blackboard

地板 dì bǎn

Floor

Example Sentences

老板在开会。

lǎo bǎn zài kāi huì

The boss is in a meeting.

请看黑板。

qǐng kàn hēi bǎn

Please look at the blackboard.

地板很干净。

dì bǎn hěn gān jìng

The floor is very clean.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 板 (bǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 板

What does 板 (bǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 板 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 板 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 板?

What common words use 板?

How to Write 板 (bǎn)