傍 (bàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 傍 (bàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 傍 (bàng) means "near; close to; to depend on". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 傍 stroke by stroke?

傍 has 12 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 傍 and 俯?

傍 (bàng) and 俯 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 傍?

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 傍?

Common words containing 傍 include: 傍晚 (bàng wǎn) — evening; dusk; nightfall; 依傍 (yī bàng) — to depend on; to lean against; 傍亮 (bàng liàng) — near dawn; daybreak.

How to Write 傍

The character 傍 (bàng) is written with 12 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

傍 is pronounced bàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means near; close to; to depend on.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 傍 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 傍

傍晚 bàng wǎn

evening; dusk; nightfall

依傍 yī bàng

to depend on; to lean against

傍亮 bàng liàng

near dawn; daybreak

Example Sentences

傍晚景色很美。

bàng wǎn jǐng sè hěn měi

The evening scenery is very beautiful.

依傍大山生活。

yī bàng dà shān shēng huó

Living by leaning against the mountains.

傍亮时分出发。

bàng liàng shí fēn chū fā

Set out at daybreak.

Similar Characters

俯 fǔ

俱 jù

俳 pái

Practice Writing 傍 (bàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 傍

What does 傍 (bàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 傍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 傍 and 俯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 傍?

What common words use 傍?

How to Write 傍 (bàng)