伴 (bàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 伴 (bàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伴 (bàn) means "companion; partner". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 伴 stroke by stroke?

伴 has 7 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 伴 and 仔?

伴 (bàn) and 仔 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 伴?

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

Q: What common words use 伴?

Common words containing 伴 include: 伙伴 (huǒ bàn) — Partner; companion.; 陪伴 (péi bàn) — to accompany or keep company; 伴侣 (bàn lǚ) — partner; companion.

How to Write 伴

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

伴 is pronounced bàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means companion; partner.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 伴 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 伴

伙伴 huǒ bàn

Partner; companion.

陪伴 péi bàn

to accompany or keep company

伴侣 bàn lǚ

partner; companion

Example Sentences

他是我的好伙伴。

tā shì wǒ de hǎo huǒ bàn

He is my good partner.

谢谢你陪伴我。

xiè xiè nǐ péi bàn wǒ

Thank you for keeping me company.

他们是理想的伴侣。

tā men shì lǐ xiǎng de bàn lǚ

They are ideal partners.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

Practice Writing 伴 (bàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 伴

What does 伴 (bàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 伴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 伴 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 伴?

What common words use 伴?

How to Write 伴 (bàn)