Learn a Chinese Character - 般

汉字:

1. Character Basics

Radical: 舟 (boat)

Stroke Count: 10

Stroke Order:

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: bān (first tone)

3. Meaning

The character 般 means "kind," "sort," or "like." It is often used to describe similarity or a type of something.

4. Common Words

5. Grammar & Usage

The character 般 is commonly used as a measure word or adverb to describe similarity or type. It can also be used in idiomatic expressions.

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, 般 is often used to describe something typical or ordinary, such as 一般 (yī bān), which means "ordinary" or "general."

7. Example Sentence

他一般早上六点起床。
He usually gets up at six in the morning.

8. Memory Tips

Think of 般 as a character that represents a type or kind. The radical 舟 (boat) can remind you of something that carries or transports, like a category or classification.

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