磐 (pán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 磐 (pán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 磐 (pán) means "large rock / firm". with 15 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 磐 stroke by stroke?

磐 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 磐 and 硼?

磐 (pán) 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 磐?

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 磐?

Common words containing 磐 include: 磐石 (pán shí) — monolith / bedrock; 坚如磐石 (jiān rú pán shí) — rock-solid / firm as a rock; 磐固 (pán gù) — rock-solid / firm.

How to Write 磐

The character 磐 (pán) 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

磐 is pronounced pán in Mandarin Chinese. It means large rock / firm.

Common Words with 磐

磐石 pán shí

monolith / bedrock

坚如磐石 jiān rú pán shí

rock-solid / firm as a rock

磐固 pán gù

rock-solid / firm

Example Sentences

我们的友谊坚如磐石。

wǒ men de yǒu yì jiān rú pán shí

Our friendship is rock-solid.

他的信念坚如磐石。

tā de xìn niàn jiān rú pán shí

His faith is as firm as a rock.

这座建筑的地基很磐固。

zhè zuò jiàn zhù de dì jī hěn pán gù

The foundation of this building is rock-solid.

Similar Characters

硼 péng

碇 dìng

碉 diāo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 磐

What does 磐 (pán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 磐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 磐 and 硼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 磐?

What common words use 磐?

How to Write 磐 (pán)