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黑板hēibǎnblackboardHSK 3, n, 20 strokes, rank #13744, Medium
hēibǎn(hei1ban3)hei ban T1
  1. 1blackboard
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March 24, 2026

黑板hēibǎn(hei1ban3)

黑板 (hēi bǎn) refers to a blackboard, a commonly used tool in classrooms for teaching and presentations. It is typically a dark surface where chalk is used to write, and it symbolizes traditional educational settings.

Strokes20Frequency#13744DifficultyMedium
Cultural note

In Chinese education, blackboards have been a staple in classrooms for decades, and they represent a more traditional teaching method that continues to coexist with modern technology like projectors.

Memory tip

Imagine a big black, dark board that is perfect for writing with white chalk. The character 黑 (hēi) means 'black,' and 板 (bǎn) means 'board.' Think of a professor writing notes on a blackboard to help you remember!

Meanings of 黑板

hēibǎn(hei1ban3)
1blackboard
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About 黑板

黑板Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#13744Frequency Rank
块Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2YCTL3HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Usage Notes

When using 黑板, it's essential to note that it is often used in educational contexts, so it may not be appropriate in formal business settings. A common mistake is to confuse it with 画板 (huàbǎn), which means 'drawing board.' Always use the correct context to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 3 word, 黑板 connects with other classroom-related vocabulary like 教室 (jiàoshì, classroom) and 书 (shū, book). Focus on practicing sentences where you describe actions involving the blackboard to reinforce usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often forget the correct measure word for 黑板. For example, saying '一黑板' instead of '一块黑板' is incorrect, as you should use '块' as the measure word for boards.

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Component characters

黑hēiblack
HSK 512 strokes黑
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板bǎnto catch sight of in a doorway (old)
HSK 38 strokes木
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How to say blackboard in Chinese

“blackboard” in Chinese is黑板hēibǎn

黑板 (hēi bǎn) refers to a blackboard, a commonly used tool in classrooms for teaching and presentations. It is typically a dark surface where chalk is used to write, and it symbolizes traditional educational settings.

When to use 黑板

When using 黑板, it's essential to note that it is often used in educational contexts, so it may not be appropriate in formal business settings. A common mistake is to confuse it with 画板 (huàbǎn), which means 'drawing board.' Always use the correct context to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often forget the correct measure word for 黑板. For example, saying '一黑板' instead of '一块黑板' is incorrect, as you should use '块' as the measure word for boards.

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Grammar patterns of 黑板

黑板 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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____上写了两行汉字。

Two lines of Chinese characters are written on the blackboard.

Example sentences for 黑板 (10)

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黑板上用粉笔写着7个人名。

hēibǎn shàng yòng fěn bǐ xiě zhe7 gèrén míng。

There was a blackboard with seven names chalked on it.
2
我转过身,在黑板上写下了题目。

wǒ zhuǎi guò shēn, zài hēibǎn shàng xiě xià le tímù。

I turned around and wrote the title on the blackboard.
3
请把黑板上的字都抄下来.

qǐng bǎ hēibǎn shàng de zì dōu chāo xiàlái.

Please copy down all the words on the blackboard.
4
他在黑板上又写了几条注释。

tā zài hēibǎn shàng yòu xiě le jǐ tiáo zhùshì。

He wrote a few more notes on the board.
5
他用一截粉笔将她的指示写在黑板上。

tā yòng yī jié fěn bǐ jiāng tā de zhǐshì xiě zài hēibǎn shàng。

With a stick of chalk he wrote her order on a blackboard.
6
我把日期写在黑板的最左边。

wǒ bǎ rìqī xiě zài hēibǎn de zuì zuǒbian。

I wrote the date at the far left of the blackboard.
7
她的名字已从黑板上划掉.

tā de míngzi yǐ cóng hēibǎn shàng huá diào.

Her name had been scored out on the blackboard.
8
她生气了,于是就把黑板上她的名字擦掉了.

tā shēngqì le, yúshì jiù bǎ hēibǎn shàng tā de míngzi cā diào le.

She got angry and wiped out her name on the blackboard.
9
老师把黑板上拼错的字擦了.

lǎoshī bǎ hēibǎn shàng pīn cuò de zì cā le.

The teacher wiped the misspelling from the blackboard.
10
他将题目写在黑板上,然后逐句抄下课文。

tā jiāng tímù xiě zài hēibǎn shàng, ránhòu zhú jù chāo xiàkè wén。

He wrote the title on the blackboard, then copied out the text sentence by sentence.

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黑板 refers to a blackboard used with chalk, while 白板 (bái bǎn) refers to a whiteboard used with markers.

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