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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
袢pànrobev, 10 strokes, radical 衤
pàn(pan4)pan T4
  1. 1robe
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March 24, 2026

袢pàn(pan4)

The character 袢 (pàn) refers to a type of robe or garment, often associated with traditional clothing. It is commonly used in contexts discussing fashion, cultural attire, or specific clothing styles in Chinese culture.

Strokes10Radical衤
Cultural note

袢 is often associated with traditional Chinese clothing, especially in historical dramas where characters wear robes that signify status or role, highlighting the importance of attire in Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine a flowing robe that wraps around you like a gentle embrace. The character 袢 resembles the shape of a robe, with the cover on top and flowing sides, and the pronunciation 'pàn' can remind you of the sound of fabric rustling.

Meanings of 袢

pàn(pan4)
1robe
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About 袢

袢Simplified
10Strokes
衤Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 袢

Usage Notes

When using 袢, it is important to remember that it is typically found in more formal or literary contexts. Common phrases include 袢衣 (robe) and 袢子 (a type of outer garment). Be cautious of tone errors, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 袢 does not appear in the HSK levels directly, it connects to clothing-related vocabulary found in earlier levels. Focus on related terms like 衣 (clothes) and 裙 (skirt) to build a broader understanding of clothing in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 袢 with similar-sounding words like 盘 (pán), which means 'plate'. Remember, 袢 specifically relates to robes, while 盘 refers to a dish or plate.

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Etymology of 袢

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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clothes

Semantic (meaning)衤
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Phonetic (sound)半
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Origin

袢 = 衤 + 半. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 袢

IDS Structure⿰衤半
袢Full character
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衤yi1
left
半ban4
right
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Parts

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How to say robe in Chinese

“robe” in Chinese is袢pàn

The character 袢 (pàn) refers to a type of robe or garment, often associated with traditional clothing. It is commonly used in contexts discussing fashion, cultural attire, or specific clothing styles in Chinese culture.

When to use 袢

When using 袢, it is important to remember that it is typically found in more formal or literary contexts. Common phrases include 袢衣 (robe) and 袢子 (a type of outer garment). Be cautious of tone errors, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 袢 with similar-sounding words like 盘 (pán), which means 'plate'. Remember, 袢 specifically relates to robes, while 盘 refers to a dish or plate.

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Word Family of 袢

Words containing this character1
袢pànrobe

Frequently Asked Questions about 袢

袢 is pronounced as 'pàn', with a falling tone, similar to saying 'pan' with a slight emphasis.

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