HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
版 — printing plate
- Reading
- bǎn
- Meaning
- printing plate; edition; version
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
版 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is bǎn and it means printing plate; edition; version. 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.
版 appears in everyday chinese words such as 版 (edition, version, printing), 出版 (publish, publication) and 版本 (version, edition).
Chinese words containing 版
Frequently asked questions
What does 版 mean in Chinese?
版 means printing plate; edition; version in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 版 read?
版 is read bǎn. Reading it inside real words — 版 and 出版 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 版 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 版 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 版 in a word?
A common word containing 版 is 版 (bǎn) — "edition, version, printing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 版 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 版 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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