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瓣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瓣bànpetalq, 19 strokes, radical 瓜, rank #17250, Very Hard
瓣bànsegmentq, 19 strokes, radical 瓜, rank #17250, Very Hard
瓣bànclove (of garlic)q, 19 strokes, radical 瓜, rank #17250, Very Hard
瓣bànpieceq, 19 strokes, radical 瓜, rank #17250, Very Hard
瓣bànsectionq, 19 strokes, radical 瓜, rank #17250, Very Hard
瓣bànfragmentq, 19 strokes, radical 瓜, rank #17250, Very Hard
瓣bànvalveq, 19 strokes, radical 瓜, rank #17250, Very Hard
瓣bànlamellaq, 19 strokes, radical 瓜, rank #17250, Very Hard
瓣bànclassifier for pieces, segments etcq, 19 strokes, radical 瓜, rank #17250, Very Hard
bàn(ban4) T4
  1. 1petal
  2. 2segment
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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.

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Etymology of 瓣

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

melon

Semantic (meaning)瓜
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Phonetic (sound)
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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
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 瓣?

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.
3
把蘑菇切成丁，再把西红柿切成四瓣。

bǎ mó gū qiē chéng dīng， ， zài bǎ xī hóng shì qiē chéng sì。

Chop the mushrooms and quarter the tomatoes.
4
略带蓝色的白花瓣

lüè dài lán sè de bái huā bàn

white petals tinged with blue
5
可以把这些花瓣跟米饭一起煮，使米饭变成黄色。

kě yǐ bǎ zhè xiē huā bàn gēn mǐ fàn yī qǐ zhǔ， ， shǐ mǐ fàn biàn chéng huáng。

The petals can be cooked with rice to colour it yellow.
6
每瓣蒜外面的薄皮都要留着。

měi bàn suàn wài miàn de báo pí dū yào liú zháo。

Leave each garlic clove in its papery skin.
7
水面上一朵鲜花舒展开的花瓣沉入了清澈宁静的水中.

shuǐ miàn shàng yī duǒ xiān huā shū zhǎn kāi de huā bàn chén rù le qīng chè níng jìng de shuǐ zhōng.

A flower on the surface extends its petals drowning to subside in the clear still water.
8
花瓣似的山峰在饮着日光,这山岂不象一朵花 吗 ?

huā bàn sì de shān fēng zài yǐn zháo rì guāng, , zhè shān qǐ bù xiàng yī duǒ huā?

Is not this mountain like a flower, with its petals of hill, drinking the sunlight?
9
半重瓣深色的蓝到深紫色大朵折边花. 深绿色和粉红色组合成的斑叶. 标准型.

bàn zhòng bàn shēn sè de lán dào shēn zǐ sè dà duǒ zhē biān huā. . shēn lǜ sè hé fěn hóng sè zǔ hé chéng de bān. yè . biāo.

Semidouble dark blue - purple frilled Large. Variegated dark green and pink. Standard.
10
重瓣深珊瑚色大朵折边花. 深绿色波浪叶. 大型.

zhòng bàn shēn shān hú sè dà duǒ zhē biān huā. . shēn lǜ sè bō làng. yè ..

Double dark coral ruffled Large. Dark green, wavy. Large.
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Reserve some watercress for garnish.

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Cultural Notes for 瓣

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 瓣

Words Containing This Character7
瓣bànpetal
花瓣huābànpetal
豆瓣Douban, PRC social networking website
瓣膜valve (biological)
二尖瓣mitral valve (physiology)
豆瓣酱doubanjiang豆瓣醬
豆瓣菜watercress (Nasturtium officinale)
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Compound Meaning

What does 瓣 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 瓣

You can use 瓣 when talking about food items like garlic cloves or when describing flower petals.