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袢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
袢pànrobev, 10 strokes, radical 衤, Very Hard
pàn(pan4) 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Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Pronunciation of 袢

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Etymology of 袢

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

clothes

Semantic (meaning)衤
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Phonetic (sound)半
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 袢?

Decomposition of 袢

IDS Structure⿰衤半
袢Full Character
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衤yi1
left
半ban4
right
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Write 袢

袢

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Cultural Notes for 袢

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 袢

Words Containing This Character1
袢pànrobe
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Compound Meaning

What does 袢 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 袢

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