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

Q: What does 拌 (bàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拌 (bàn) means "To mix / To stir". with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拌 stroke by stroke?

拌 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拌 and 㧜?

拌 (bàn) and 㧜 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 拌?

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

Q: What common words use 拌?

Common words containing 拌 include: 拌面 (bàn miàn) — Noodles with sauce / Mixed noodles; 凉拌 (liáng bàn) — cold and dressed with sauce (salad); 搅拌 (jiǎo bàn) — to stir; to mix.

How to Write 拌

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

拌 is pronounced bàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To mix / To stir.

Common Words with 拌

拌面 bàn miàn

Noodles with sauce / Mixed noodles

凉拌 liáng bàn

cold and dressed with sauce (salad)

搅拌 jiǎo bàn

to stir; to mix

Example Sentences

我想吃一碗拌面。

wǒ xiǎng chī yī wǎn bàn miàn

I want to eat a bowl of dry-mixed noodles.

这个凉拌黄瓜很好吃。

zhè ge liáng bàn huáng guā hěn hǎo chī

This cucumber salad is delicious.

请把咖啡搅拌一下。

qǐng bǎ kā fēi jiǎo bàn yī xià

Please stir the coffee.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拌 (bàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拌

What does 拌 (bàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拌 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拌?

What common words use 拌?

How to Write 拌 (bàn)