潘 (pān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 潘 (pān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 潘 (pān) means "Pan (a common surname)". with 15 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 潘 stroke by stroke?

潘 has 15 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 潘 and 溏?

潘 (pān) and 溏 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 潘?

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

Q: What common words use 潘?

Common words containing 潘 include: 潘老师 (pān lǎo shī) — Teacher Pan; 潘先生 (pān xiān shēng) — Mr. Pan; 姓潘 (xìng pān) — Surname Pan.

How to Write 潘

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

潘 is pronounced pān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pan (a common surname).

Common Words with 潘

潘老师 pān lǎo shī

Teacher Pan

潘先生 pān xiān shēng

Mr. Pan

姓潘 xìng pān

Surname Pan

Example Sentences

潘老师教我们中文。

pān lǎo shī jiào wǒ men zhōng wén

Teacher Pan teaches us Chinese.

潘先生在办公室。

pān xiān shēng zài bàn gōng shì

Mr. Pan is in the office.

我的好朋友姓潘。

wǒ de hǎo péng yǒu xìng pān

My best friend's surname is Pan.

Similar Characters

溏 táng

源 yuán

溘 kè

Practice Writing 潘 (pān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 潘

What does 潘 (pān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 潘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 潘 and 溏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 潘?

What common words use 潘?

How to Write 潘 (pān)