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

Q: What does 舨 (bǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舨 (bǎn) means "sampan / small boat". with 10 strokes and the radical 舟.

Q: How do you write 舨 stroke by stroke?

舨 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 舨 and 舡?

舨 (bǎn) 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 舨?

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 舨?

Common words containing 舨 include: 舢舨 (shān bǎn) — sampan; 舨船 (bǎn chuán) — sampan / small boat; 小舨 (xiǎo bǎn) — Small boat.

How to Write 舨

The character 舨 (bǎn) 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

舨 is pronounced bǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means sampan / small boat.

Common Words with 舨

舢舨 shān bǎn

sampan

舨船 bǎn chuán

sampan / small boat

小舨 xiǎo bǎn

Small boat

Example Sentences

舢舨停在水边。

shān bǎn tíng zài shuǐ biān

The sampan is moored by the water.

舨船在河里走。

bǎn chuán zài hé lǐ zǒu

The small boat is moving in the river.

他买了一只小舨。

tā mǎi le yī zhī xiǎo bǎn

He bought a small boat.

Similar Characters

舡 chuán

舢 shān

舣 yǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舨

What does 舨 (bǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舨 and 舡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舨?

What common words use 舨?

How to Write 舨 (bǎn)