HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
班 — class
- Reading
- bān
- Meaning
- class; team; shift
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
班 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is bān and it means class; team; shift. 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.
班 appears in everyday chinese words such as 班 (class, team, shift), 班 (class, team, shift) and 上班 (go to work).
Chinese words containing 班
Frequently asked questions
What does 班 mean in Chinese?
班 means class; team; shift in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 班 read?
班 is read bān. Reading it inside real words — 班 and 班 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 班 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 班 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 班 in a word?
A common word containing 班 is 班 (bān) — "class, team, shift". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 班 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 班 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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