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

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

The Chinese character 磅 (bàng) means "pound (unit of weight)". with 15 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 磅 stroke by stroke?

磅 has 15 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 磅 and 硼?

磅 (bàng) and 硼 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 磅?

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

Q: What common words use 磅?

Common words containing 磅 include: 磅秤 (bàng chèng) — platform scale; 磅数 (bàng shù) — weight in pounds; 过磅 (guò bàng) — to weigh (on a scale).

How to Write 磅

The character 磅 (bàng) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

磅 is pronounced bàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means pound (unit of weight).

Common Words with 磅

磅秤 bàng chèng

platform scale

磅数 bàng shù

weight in pounds

过磅 guò bàng

to weigh (on a scale)

Example Sentences

商店里有一个大磅秤。

shāng diàn lǐ yǒu yí gè dà bàng chèng

There is a large scale in the store.

请检查一下纸张的磅数。

qǐng jiǎn chá yī xià zhǐ zhāng de bàng shù

Please check the weight of the paper.

货车正在路边过磅。

huò chē zhèng zài lù biān guò bàng

The truck is being weighed at the roadside.

Similar Characters

硼 péng

碇 dìng

碉 diāo

Practice Writing 磅 (bàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 磅

What does 磅 (bàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 磅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 磅 and 硼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 磅?

What common words use 磅?

How to Write 磅 (bàng)