般
HSK 2

般 (bān): sort, manner, kind

bān

sort, manner, kind

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Pinyin

bān

HSK Level

Level 2

Characters

1

English Meaning

sort, manner, kind

How to Write 般 (bān)

般 is written in 10 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.

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Origin of 般

Using a tool 殳 to sort items on a tray 舟

What 般 is Made Of

般 is built from 2 components:

舟boat, ship
殳tool, weapon

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Words Using 般

Common Chinese words that contain 般:

一般

yībān

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