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How to Write 钣 (bǎn) — Meaning “Metal plate”

bǎn 9 strokes Radical: 钅

钣 (bǎn) means "Metal plate" in Chinese. It has 9 strokes with the radical 钅.

Rated 4/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Appears in 3+ common words including 钣金 (bǎn jīn), 钣金工 (bǎn jīn gōng), 钣金件 (bǎn jīn jiàn).

Due to its 9 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 钣 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 钣

The character 钣 (bǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

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What Does bǎn (钣) Mean in Chinese?

钣 means Metal plate.

Character Data

Character钣
Pinyinbǎn (ban)
MeaningMetal plate
Strokes9
Radical钅
Difficulty4/5

Origin of 钣

钣 is a phono-semantic compound: the left part 钅 (metal) indicates the material, and the right part 反 (fǎn, 'reverse' or 'turn') gives the approximate sound and hints at the idea of a flat sheet that can be bent or turned. It specifically refers to a metal plate or sheet used in manufacturing and repair.

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine a metal sheet (钅) being flipped over (反) to form a flat plate—you 'ban' it into shape!.

Common Words with 钣

钣金 bǎn jīn
Sheet metal
钣金工 bǎn jīn gōng
Sheet metal worker
钣金件 bǎn jīn jiàn
Sheet metal parts

Example Sentences

我的车需要做钣金维修。

wǒ de chē xū yào zuò bǎn jīn wéi xiū

My car needs bodywork repair.

他是一名优秀的钣金工。

tā shì yī míng yōu xiù de bǎn jīn gōng

He is an excellent sheet metal worker.

这些钣金件是铝做的。

zhè xiē bǎn jīn jiàn shì lǚ zuò de

These sheet metal parts are made of aluminum.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
钣 (current) bǎn 9 钅
针 zhēn 7 钅
钉 dīng / dìng 7 钅
钊 zhāo 7 钅
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Frequently Asked Questions about 钣

钣 is made of two parts: the left side 钅 (the metal radical) and the right side 反 (fǎn). The metal radical shows it is related to metal, while 反 gives the pronunciation bǎn and also suggests the idea of bending or reversing, since sheet metal can be shaped by bending.

Characters with Radical 钅

钆gá钇yǐ针zhēn钉dīng/dìng钊zhāo钋pō钌liǎo钍tǔ钎qiān钏chuàn

Other 9-Stroke Characters

㒸suì㲋chuò㿽xī临lín举jǔ乹gān/qián亭tíng亮liàng亲qīn/qìng侮wǔ