HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

颁

颁 — to issue

Reading
bān
Meaning
to issue; to promulgate; to award
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

颁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bān and it means to issue; to promulgate; to award. 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.

颁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 颁发 (issue, award, promulgate), 颁奖 (present award) and 颁布 (promulgate, issue).

Chinese words containing 颁

Frequently asked questions

What does 颁 mean in Chinese?

颁 means to issue; to promulgate; to award in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 颁 read?

颁 is read bān. Reading it inside real words — 颁发 and 颁奖 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 颁 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 颁 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 颁 in a word?

A common word containing 颁 is 颁发 (bānfā) — "issue, award, promulgate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 颁 effectively?

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

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