判 (pàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 判 (pàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 判 (pàn) means "judge / sentence / distinguish". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 判 stroke by stroke?

判 has 7 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 判 and 刊?

判 (pàn) and 刊 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 判?

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

Q: What common words use 判?

Common words containing 判 include: 判断 (pàn duàn) — judge / judgment; 谈判 (tán pàn) — negotiation; 裁判 (cái pàn) — Referee; judge; umpire.

How to Write 判

The character 判 (pàn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 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

判 is pronounced pàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means judge / sentence / distinguish.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 判 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 判

判断 pàn duàn

judge / judgment

谈判 tán pàn

negotiation

裁判 cái pàn

Referee; judge; umpire

Example Sentences

你的判断完全正确。

nǐ de pàn duàn wán quán zhèng què

Your judgment is completely correct.

双方正在进行谈判。

shuāng fāng zhèng zài jìn xíng tán pàn

Both sides are currently in negotiations.

裁判非常公平。

cái pàn fēi cháng gōng píng

The referee is very fair.

Similar Characters

刊 kān

刎 wěn

刑 xíng

Practice Writing 判 (pàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 判

What does 判 (pàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 判 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 判 and 刊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 判?

What common words use 判?

How to Write 判 (pàn)