扁 (biǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 扁 (biǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 扁 (biǎn) means "Flat.". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 户.

Q: How do you write 扁 stroke by stroke?

扁 has 9 strokes. The radical is 户. 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 扁 and 戽?

扁 (biǎn) and 戽 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 扁?

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

Q: What common words use 扁?

Common words containing 扁 include: 扁担 (biǎn dàn) — Carrying pole; shoulder pole.; 扁平 (biǎn píng) — Flat; 扁舟 (piān zhōu) — a small boat; a skiff.

How to Write 扁

The character 扁 (biǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 户 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

扁 is pronounced biǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Flat..

This is a polyphonic character with readings: biǎn, piān.

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

Common Words with 扁

扁担 biǎn dàn

Carrying pole; shoulder pole.

扁平 biǎn píng

Flat

扁舟 piān zhōu

a small boat; a skiff

Example Sentences

爷爷用扁担挑着两筐新鲜的水果。

yé yé yòng biǎn dàn tiāo zhe liǎng kuāng xīn xiān de shuǐ guǒ

Grandpa is carrying two baskets of fresh fruit with a shoulder pole.

这种新型电池的外形非常扁平。

zhè zhǒng xīn xíng diàn chí de wài xíng fēi cháng biǎn píng

The shape of this new type of battery is very flat.

湖面上漂浮着一叶轻盈的扁舟。

hú miàn shàng piāo fú zhe yī yè qīng yíng de piān zhōu

A light skiff floats on the lake surface.

Similar Characters

戽 hù

戾 lì

房 fáng

Practice Writing 扁 (biǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 扁

What does 扁 (biǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 扁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 扁 and 戽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 扁?

What common words use 扁?

How to Write 扁 (biǎn)