HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

斑

斑 — spot

Reading
bān
Meaning
spot; speckle; stripe; variegated
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

斑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bān and it means spot; speckle; stripe; variegated. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

斑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 斑点 (spot, stain, speckle) and 斑马线 (zebra crossing).

Chinese words containing 斑

Frequently asked questions

What does 斑 mean in Chinese?

斑 means spot; speckle; stripe; variegated in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 斑 read?

斑 is read bān. Reading it inside real words — 斑点 and 斑马线 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 斑 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 斑 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 斑 in a word?

A common word containing 斑 is 斑点 (bāndiǎn) — "spot, stain, speckle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 斑 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 斑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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