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航班 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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航班
hángbān
scheduled flight
HSK 4, n, 20 strokes, rank #2651, Medium
航班
hángbān
flight number
HSK 4, n, 20 strokes, rank #2651, Medium
航班
hángbān
plane
HSK 4, n, 20 strokes, rank #2651, Medium
航班
hángbān
scheduled sailing
HSK 4, n, 20 strokes, rank #2651, Medium
航班
hángbān
sailing number
HSK 4, n, 20 strokes, rank #2651, Medium
航班
hángbān
passenger ship
HSK 4, n, 20 strokes, rank #2651, Medium
hángbān(hang2ban1)hang ban T2
1scheduled flight
2flight number
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March 24, 2026
航班hángbān(hang2ban1)
航班 (hángbān) refers to a scheduled flight or sailing, primarily used in the context of air travel. It denotes both the flight number and the specific schedule for that flight, which is important for travelers when planning their journeys and checking for updates.
Strokes20Frequency#2651DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, punctuality in travel is highly valued, and 航班 details are meticulously followed, reflecting the importance of time management in daily life and travel.
Memory tip
Think of 航 (háng), which looks like a boat sailing on waves, and 班 (bān), which resembles a schedule or class. Imagine a boat making its scheduled trips on time, and you can remember that 航班 means a scheduled flight.
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Quick Contrast
航班 (hángbān) vs 航次 (hángcì) — use 航班 for a specific scheduled flight, while 航次 refers to the sequence or order of flights.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 航班 with similar terms like 飞机 (fēijī), which means airplane. 航班 is typically used in formal contexts such as travel itineraries, so it’s best to use it when discussing flights or travel plans.
HSK Study Tips
As a HSK Level 4 word, 航班 is essential for students focusing on travel-related vocabulary. Learners should also familiarize themselves with related words such as 票 (piào, ticket) and 起飞 (qǐfēi, to take off) to enhance their travel lexicon.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 航班 with 旅行 (lǚxíng, travel) and use it incorrectly in sentences. For example, saying '我预定了一个航班去旅行' is incorrect; it should be '我预定了一个航班去旅行的票', meaning 'I booked a ticket for a flight to travel.'
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航班 (hángbān) refers to a scheduled flight or sailing, primarily used in the context of air travel. It denotes both the flight number and the specific schedule for that flight, which is important for travelers when planning their journeys and checking for updates.
When to use 航班
Be careful not to confuse 航班 with similar terms like 飞机 (fēijī), which means airplane. 航班 is typically used in formal contexts such as travel itineraries, so it’s best to use it when discussing flights or travel plans.
航班 or something close to it
航班 (hángbān) vs 航次 (hángcì) — use 航班 for a specific scheduled flight, while 航次 refers to the sequence or order of flights.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 航班 with 旅行 (lǚxíng, travel) and use it incorrectly in sentences. For example, saying '我预定了一个航班去旅行' is incorrect; it should be '我预定了一个航班去旅行的票', meaning 'I booked a ticket for a flight to travel.'
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Grammar patterns of 航班
航班 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 6 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.
