般
般 (bān) · sort
般 (bān) means “sort”. It is made of 舟 + 殳 and has 10 strokes.
Break 般 into its parts
What 般 is made of
- 舟 zhōu — boat
- 殳 shū — tool
- 几 jǐ — small table
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 乙 yǐ — second
- 又 yòu — (once) again
- 几 jǐ — small table
Origin hint: Using a tool 殳 to sort items on a tray 舟 (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
般 stroke order
Example sentences with 一般
这个菜味道一般。Zhège cài wèidao yībān.This dish tastes so-so.
你一般几点起床？Nǐ yībān jǐ diǎn qǐchuáng?What time do you usually get up?
Words with 般
Also built with 舟
- 盘pánplate
- 航hángvessel
- 舰jiànwarship
- 舱cāngcabin (of a ship or plane)
- 舶bólarge ship
- 船chuánboat
- 艇tǐngdugout
- 艘sōumeasure word for ships
Quick facts
| Pinyin | bān |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sort |
| Strokes | 10 |
| Radical | 舟 (boat, #137) |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 般
What does 般 mean?
般 (bān) means “sort”.
How many strokes does 般 have?
般 has 10 strokes.
What is the radical of 般?
The radical of 般 is 舟 (zhōu, “boat”), Kangxi radical number 137.
What parts make up 般?
般 is made of 舟 (boat) and 殳 (tool).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.