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

Q: What does 版 (bǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 版 (bǎn) means "Edition / Version". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 片.

Q: How do you write 版 stroke by stroke?

版 has 8 strokes. The radical is 片. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 版?

The radical of 版 is 片. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 版?

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

Q: What common words use 版?

Common words containing 版 include: 出版 (chū bǎn) — to publish; 版本 (bǎn běn) — Version / Edition; 版面 (bǎn miàn) — Layout / Page layout.

How to Write 版

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

版 is pronounced bǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Edition / Version.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 版 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 版

出版 chū bǎn

to publish

版本 bǎn běn

Version / Edition

版面 bǎn miàn

Layout / Page layout

Example Sentences

这本书出版了。

zhè běn shū chū bǎn le

This book has been published.

这是最新的版本。

zhè shì zuì xīn de bǎn běn

This is the latest version.

报纸的版面很大。

bào zhǐ de bǎn miàn hěn dà

The layout of the newspaper is very large.

Practice Writing 版 (bǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 版

What does 版 (bǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 版 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 版?

What mistakes do learners make writing 版?

What common words use 版?

How to Write 版 (bǎn)