HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
般 — sort
- Reading
- bān
- Meaning
- sort; kind; like
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
般 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is bān and it means sort; kind; like. 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.
般 appears in everyday chinese words such as 一般 (general, common, ordinary) and 百般 (in a hundred ways).
Chinese words containing 般
Frequently asked questions
What does 般 mean in Chinese?
般 means sort; kind; like in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 般 read?
般 is read bān. Reading it inside real words — 一般 and 百般 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 般 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 般 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 般 in a word?
A common word containing 般 is 一般 (yì bān) — "general, common, ordinary". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 般 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 般 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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