unknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #39564, Very Hard
泮
pàn
to dissolve
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #39564, Very Hard
pàn(pan4) T4
1Zhou dynasty school; to disperse, to fall apart
2(literary) to melt
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March 24, 2026
泮pàn(pan4)
The character 泮 (pàn) refers primarily to a historical context, specifically the schools of the Zhou dynasty. It also conveys the ideas of dispersing or falling apart, and in a literary sense, can mean to melt or dissolve. It's often used in more formal or literary texts rather than everyday conversation.
Strokes8Radical氵Frequency#39564DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
泮 is tied to the educational reforms of the Zhou dynasty, which emphasized the importance of formal schooling in Chinese culture. This character reflects the deep value placed on education and the transmission of knowledge across generations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a school (the Zhou dynasty school) that is surrounded by a river (the radical 水) where water (representing dissolution) flows away, causing knowledge to disperse. The sound 'pàn' can be remembered by thinking of 'pan' as a cooking vessel where things can dissolve or melt away.
Meanings of 泮
pàn(pan4)
1Zhou dynasty school; to disperse, to fall apart
2(literary) to melt
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About 泮
泮Simplified
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氵Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 泮
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a school (the Zhou dynasty school) that is surrounded by a river (the radical 水) where water (representing dissolution) flows away, causing knowledge to disperse. The sound 'pàn' can be remembered by thinking of 'pan' as a cooking vessel where things can dissolve or melt away.
Usage Notes
泮 is typically used in literary or historical contexts, so using it in casual conversation might seem out of place. Be careful with pronunciation; the fourth tone should be pronounced sharply. Common collocations include 泮水 (pàn shuǐ) meaning 'melting water'.
HSK Study Tips
While 泮 is not part of the HSK curriculum, it connects to other words related to water and education. Focus on understanding its historical significance within the context of the Zhou dynasty and how it relates to themes of knowledge and fluidity.
Cultural Note
泮 is tied to the educational reforms of the Zhou dynasty, which emphasized the importance of formal schooling in Chinese culture. This character reflects the deep value placed on education and the transmission of knowledge across generations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 泮 with similar sounding words. For example, mixing it up with 盘 (pán), which means 'plate' or 'to arrange', can lead to misunderstandings. Always remember that 泮 relates to water and dispersion.
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Grammar Patterns of 泮
泮 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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.
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____溪酒店的建筑具有浓厚的岭南庭园艺术特色.
Panxi restaurant has a strong horticulture characteristic of the south gardens.
Example Sentences for 泮 (1)
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泮溪酒店的建筑具有浓厚的岭南庭园艺术特色.
pàn xī jiǔ diàn de jiàn zhù jù yǒu nóng hòu de lǐng nán tíng yuán yì shù tè sè.
Panxi restaurant has a strong horticulture characteristic of the south gardens.
Cultural Notes for 泮
🏮Cultural insight
泮 is tied to the educational reforms of the Zhou dynasty, which emphasized the importance of formal schooling in Chinese culture. This character reflects the deep value placed on education and the transmission of knowledge across generations.
Word Family of 泮
Words Containing This Character2
泮pànto dissolve
瓦解冰泮complete disintegration
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 泮
No, 泮 is mostly found in literary or historical texts rather than in everyday speech.
You can associate 'pàn' with 'pan,' as in a cooking pan that can melt or dissolve ingredients.
Yes, words like 溶 (róng) meaning 'to melt' or 'to dissolve' share a similar theme of fluidity.
