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March 24, 2026
瓣bàn(ban4)
The character 瓣 (bàn) refers to a segment or piece of something, often used in contexts like petals of a flower or cloves of garlic. It can also denote a classifier for items that are divided into sections, emphasizing the idea of a fragment or part of a whole.
Strokes19Radical瓜Frequency#17250DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, garlic is a staple ingredient, and understanding the term for 'clove' is essential when discussing recipes or cooking techniques. This highlights how language connects with culinary culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a flower with multiple petals; each petal is a 瓣 (bàn). The character has a radical '瓦' (tile) at the bottom which resembles a roof, suggesting that these segments (or petals) come together to form a complete structure, just like tiles on a roof.
Meanings of 瓣
bàn(ban4)
1petal
2segment
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About 瓣
瓣Simplified
19Strokes
瓜Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#17250Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 瓣
Quick Contrast
瓣 (bàn) vs 片 (piàn) — use 瓣 for segments like flower petals or garlic cloves, while 片 refers to flat pieces or slices.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 瓣 with similar classifiers like 片 (piàn) for slices. 瓣 is generally used in more specific contexts involving segments, while 片 is broader. Be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (bàn) which can change the meaning if mispronounced.
HSK Study Tips
While 瓣 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it's beneficial to relate it to the HSK Level 3 word 片 (piàn) to grasp the concept of segments. Focus on using it in sentences about food or nature to reinforce understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes mistakenly write 瓣 with the wrong components, confusing it with 瓣 (bàn) or 片 (piàn). Ensure you use 瓣 specifically for segments or parts, especially in culinary contexts.
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Pronunciation of 瓣
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2The sound half
is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaymelon
4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 瓣?
Decomposition of 瓣
IDS Structure⿲辛瓜辛
瓣Full Character
=
辛Xin1
left
瓜gua1
middle
辛Xin1
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 瓣?
How to say petal in Chinese
“petal” in Chinese is瓣bàn
The character 瓣 (bàn) refers to a segment or piece of something, often used in contexts like petals of a flower or cloves of garlic. It can also denote a classifier for items that are divided into sections, emphasizing the idea of a fragment or part of a whole.
When to use 瓣
Learners often confuse 瓣 with similar classifiers like 片 (piàn) for slices. 瓣 is generally used in more specific contexts involving segments, while 片 is broader. Be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (bàn) which can change the meaning if mispronounced.
瓣 or something close to it
瓣 (bàn) vs 片 (piàn) — use 瓣 for segments like flower petals or garlic cloves, while 片 refers to flat pieces or slices.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mistakenly write 瓣 with the wrong components, confusing it with 瓣 (bàn) or 片 (piàn). Ensure you use 瓣 specifically for segments or parts, especially in culinary contexts.
Write 瓣
瓣
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Grammar Patterns of 瓣
瓣 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 9 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
留点豆____菜作配菜。
Reserve some watercress for garnish.
Example Sentences for 瓣 (10)
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1
留点豆瓣菜作配菜。
liú diǎn dòu bàn cài zuò pèi cài。
Reserve some watercress for garnish.
2
她掰开玫瑰花，将花瓣撒在坟墓上。
tā bāi kāi méi guī huā， ， jiāng huā bàn sā zài fén mù。
She tore the rose apart and scattered the petals over the grave.
