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

Q: What does 办 (bàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 办 (bàn) means "to handle / to do". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 办 stroke by stroke?

办 has 4 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 办 and 力?

办 (bàn) and 力 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 办?

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

Q: What common words use 办?

Common words containing 办 include: 办法 (bàn fǎ) — method / way / solution; 办公室 (bàn gōng shì) — office; 办事 (bàn shì) — to handle affairs / to do work.

How to Write 办

The character 办 (bàn) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 力 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

办 is pronounced bàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to handle / to do.

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

Common Words with 办

办法 bàn fǎ

method / way / solution

办公室 bàn gōng shì

office

办事 bàn shì

to handle affairs / to do work

Example Sentences

这个办法很好。

zhè ge bàn fǎ hěn hǎo

This method is very good.

他在办公室工作。

tā zài bàn gōng shì gōng zuò

He works in the office.

我要去银行办事。

wǒ yào qù yín háng bàn shì

I'm going to the bank to run some errands.

Similar Characters

力 lì

劝 quàn

功 gōng

Practice Writing 办 (bàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 办

What does 办 (bàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 办 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 办 and 力?

What mistakes do learners make writing 办?

What common words use 办?

How to Write 办 (bàn)