HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
板 — board
- Reading
- bǎn
- Meaning
- board; plank; slab
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
板 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is bǎn and it means board; plank; slab. 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.
板 appears in everyday chinese words such as 黑板 (blackboard), 老板 (boss, owner) and 叫板 (challenge to a fight).
Chinese words containing 板
Frequently asked questions
What does 板 mean in Chinese?
板 means board; plank; slab in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 板 read?
板 is read bǎn. Reading it inside real words — 黑板 and 老板 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 板 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 板 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 板 in a word?
A common word containing 板 is 黑板 (hēibǎn) — "blackboard". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 板 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 板 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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