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

Q: What does 叛 (pàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 叛 (pàn) means "to rebel or betray". with 9 strokes and the radical 又.

Q: How do you write 叛 stroke by stroke?

叛 has 9 strokes. The radical is 又. 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 叛 and 叔?

叛 (pàn) and 叔 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 叛?

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

Q: What common words use 叛?

Common words containing 叛 include: 叛逆 (pàn nì) — rebellious; 背叛 (bèi pàn) — Betray / Betrayal; 叛变 (pàn biàn) — to defect or revolt.

How to Write 叛

The character 叛 (pàn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 又 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

叛 is pronounced pàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to rebel or betray.

Common Words with 叛

叛逆 pàn nì

rebellious

背叛 bèi pàn

Betray / Betrayal

叛变 pàn biàn

to defect or revolt

Example Sentences

他正处于叛逆期。

tā zhèng chǔ yú pàn nì qī

He is in his rebellious phase.

他背叛了我的信任。

tā bèi pàn le wǒ de xìn rèn

He betrayed my trust.

那名士兵叛变了。

nà míng shì bīng pàn biàn le

That soldier defected.

Similar Characters

叔 shū

叕 zhuó

取 qǔ

Practice Writing 叛 (pàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 叛

What does 叛 (pàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 叛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 叛 and 叔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 叛?

What common words use 叛?

How to Write 叛 (pàn)