HSK 6, v, 10 strokes, radical 页, rank #13201, Hard
颁
bān
to send out
HSK 6, v, 10 strokes, radical 页, rank #13201, Hard
颁
bān
to issue
HSK 6, v, 10 strokes, radical 页, rank #13201, Hard
颁
bān
to grant or confer
HSK 6, v, 10 strokes, radical 页, rank #13201, Hard
颁
bān
to bestow, to confer; to publish
HSK 6, v, 10 strokes, radical 页, rank #13201, Hard
bān(ban1) T1
1to promulgate
2to send out
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March 24, 2026
颁(頒)bān(ban1)
The character 颁 (bān) means to promulgate or issue something, such as a decree or award. It is commonly used in formal contexts where an authority grants or confers something to someone, such as issuing certificates or announcing laws.
Strokes10Radical页Frequency#13201DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of 颁发 (bān fā) awards or titles is significant, often connected to government or educational institutions, highlighting the importance of recognition and honor in society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand ceremony where a king is ‘banning’ the distribution of awards. The character 颁 looks like a crown (the top part) being bestowed upon someone, representing the act of granting authority or recognition.
Meanings of 颁
bān(ban1)
1to promulgate
2to send out
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About 颁
颁Simplified
頒Traditional
10Strokes
页Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#13201Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6
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AI Study Notes for 颁
Quick Contrast
颁 (bān) vs 授 (shòu) — use 颁 when the focus is on issuing or promulgating, while 授 emphasizes the act of granting or bestowing.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a grand ceremony where a king is ‘banning’ the distribution of awards. The character 颁 looks like a crown (the top part) being bestowed upon someone, representing the act of granting authority or recognition.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 颁 with 发 (fā), which means to send or emit in a more general sense. 颁 is typically used in formal contexts, so it's not suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 颁奖 (bān jiǎng, to award a prize) and 颁布 (bān bù, to promulgate a law).
HSK Study Tips
While 颁 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK Level 5 words related to formal announcements and awards. Focus on understanding its use in official contexts and practice with collocations.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of 颁发 (bān fā) awards or titles is significant, often connected to government or educational institutions, highlighting the importance of recognition and honor in society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 颁 with 发 (fā). For instance, saying 颁一个信 (bān yī gè xìn) is incorrect; it should be 发一个信 (fā yī gè xìn) for sending a letter. Always use 颁 in the context of formal bestowing or issuing.
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Grammar Patterns of 颁
颁 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 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
他们会在斯德哥尔摩举行的仪式上接受____奖。
They will receive their awards at a ceremony in Stockholm.
Example Sentences for 颁 (6)
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1
他们会在斯德哥尔摩举行的仪式上接受颁奖。
tā mén huì zài sī dé gē ěr mó jǔ háng de yí shì shàng jiē shòu bān jiǎng。
They will receive their awards at a ceremony in Stockholm.
2
颁给他的嘉奖令称他表现出非凡的勇气，堪为表率。
bān gěi tā de jiā jiǎng líng chēng tā biǎo xiàn chū fēi fán de yǒng qì， ， kān wéi biǎo。
His citation says he showed outstanding and exemplary courage.
3
1741年，叶卡捷琳娜大帝颁布法令，允许佛教的存在。
1741 1741， nián ， yè kǎ jié lín nà dà dì bān bù， fǎ líng ， yǔn xǔ fó jiào。
In 1741 Catherine the Great issued an edict of toleration for Buddhism.
4
这项规定是在安东尼皇帝颁布的法令中提出的。
zhè xiàng guī dìng shì zài ān dōng ní huáng dì bān bù de fǎ líng zhōng tí chū de。
This rule is set forth in the rescript of the Emperor Antoninus.
5
总统为本年度最成功的女实业家颁发了奖品.
zǒng tǒng wéi běn nián dù zuì chéng gōng de nǚ shí yè jiā bān fā le jiǎng pǐn.
The president made a presentation to the businesswoman of the year.
6
然后由王太后颁奖。
rán hòu yóu wáng tài hòu bān jiǎng。
Then came the presentation of the awards by the Queen Mother.
Cultural Notes for 颁
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the act of 颁发 (bān fā) awards or titles is significant, often connected to government or educational institutions, highlighting the importance of recognition and honor in society.
Word Family of 颁
Words Containing This Character9
颁奖bānjiǎngto confer an award頒獎
颁发bānfāto issue頒發
颁布bānbùto issue頒布
颁bānto issue頒
颁行issue for enforcement頒行
颁赐to award (a prize)頒賜
颁示to make public頒示
颁赏an award頒賞
颁白grizzled頒白
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Compound Meaning
What does 颁奖 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 颁
颁 is commonly used in formal announcements, award ceremonies, and legal contexts.
No, 颁 is more appropriate for formal situations and is rarely used in casual conversations.
While both can mean to grant or confer, 授 (shòu) often refers to giving something more personal, like knowledge or a title, whereas 颁 usually relates to official documents or awards.
