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

Q: What does 绊 (bàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 绊 (bàn) means "To trip, stumble, or hinder". with 8 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绊 stroke by stroke?

绊 has 8 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 绊 and 纡?

绊 (bàn) and 纡 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 绊?

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

Q: What common words use 绊?

Common words containing 绊 include: 绊倒 (bàn dǎo) — To trip and fall; 绊脚石 (bàn jiǎo shí) — Stumbling block or obstacle; 牵绊 (qiān bàn) — To be tied down / Hinderance.

How to Write 绊

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

绊 is pronounced bàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To trip, stumble, or hinder.

Common Words with 绊

绊倒 bàn dǎo

To trip and fall

绊脚石 bàn jiǎo shí

Stumbling block or obstacle

牵绊 qiān bàn

To be tied down / Hinderance

Example Sentences

他被地上的石头绊倒了。

tā bèi dì shàng de shí tou bàn dǎo le

He was tripped by a stone on the ground.

困难是成功的绊脚石。

kùn nán shì chéng gōng de bàn jiǎo shí

Difficulties are stumbling blocks to success.

他的心里有很多牵绊。

tā de xīn lǐ yǒu hěn duō qiān bàn

He has many attachments in his heart.

Similar Characters

纡 yū

红 hóng

纣 zhòu

Practice Writing 绊 (bàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绊

What does 绊 (bàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绊 and 纡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绊?

What common words use 绊?

How to Write 绊 (bàn)