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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
版本bǎnběnversionHSK 6, n, 13 strokes, rank #4924, Hard
版本bǎnběneditionHSK 6, n, 13 strokes, rank #4924, Hard
版本bǎnběnreleaseHSK 6, n, 13 strokes, rank #4924, Hard
bǎnběn(ban3ben3)ban ben T3
  1. 1version
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March 24, 2026

版本bǎnběn(ban3ben3)

版本 (bǎn běn) refers to a specific version or edition of a product, document, or software. It is commonly used in contexts such as technology, publishing, and media to denote updates or variations of items, emphasizing the differences between them.

Strokes13Frequency#4924DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In the fast-paced world of Chinese technology, the word 版本 is frequently used to discuss software updates and app versions, reflecting the rapid evolution of digital culture in China.

Memory Tip

Think of 版 (bǎn) as a 'board' or 'plate' that holds different 'versions' of something. Imagine a printing press where different plates create different editions of a newspaper. The number '3' in the pinyin can be remembered as 'three different editions' on the same board.

Meanings of 版本

bǎnběn(ban3ben3)
1version
2edition
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版本Simplified
13Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4924Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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修订版 (xiūdìngbǎn) vs 版本 (bǎnběn): Use 修订版 when referring specifically to a revised edition, while 版本 can refer to any version without the implication of revision.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 版本 with similar words like 版次 (bǎn cì), which refers specifically to the print run or edition number. This term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in technology discussions, so aim for clarity when using it.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 版本 connects with terms related to technology and communication. Students should focus on the contexts in which versions are discussed, especially in software and media updates, to better understand its usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 版本 when they mean to refer to a specific edition number, saying '版本次' instead of '版次'. Always remember that 版本 refers to the type of version, not the sequence.

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Component Characters

版bǎna register
HSK 68 strokes片
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本běnroots or stems of plants
HSK 15 strokes木
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How to say version in Chinese

“version” in Chinese is版本bǎnběn

版本 (bǎn běn) refers to a specific version or edition of a product, document, or software. It is commonly used in contexts such as technology, publishing, and media to denote updates or variations of items, emphasizing the differences between them.

When to use 版本

Be careful not to confuse 版本 with similar words like 版次 (bǎn cì), which refers specifically to the print run or edition number. This term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in technology discussions, so aim for clarity when using it.

版本 or something close to it

修订版 (xiūdìngbǎn) vs 版本 (bǎnběn): Use 修订版 when referring specifically to a revised edition, while 版本 can refer to any version without the implication of revision.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 版本 when they mean to refer to a specific edition number, saying '版本次' instead of '版次'. Always remember that 版本 refers to the type of version, not the sequence.

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Grammar Patterns of 版本

版本 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 3 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.

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电影的最终____会剪掉他的声音。

His voice will be edited out of the final film.

Example Sentences for 版本 (6)

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电影的最终版本会剪掉他的声音。

diàn yǐng de zuì zhōng bǎn běn huì jiǎn diào tā de shēng yīn。

His voice will be edited out of the final film.
2
盗版版本是对原版的低劣复制。

dào bǎn bǎn běn shì duì yuán bǎn de dī liè fù zhì。

The second-hand version is a poor copy of the original.
3
1993年的版本一点儿也不简单。

1993 1993 nián de bǎn běn yī diǎn ér yě bù jiǎn。

There's nothing Mickey Mouse about the 1993 version.
4
新专辑主要收录了一些他们曾风靡一时的老歌的混音版本。

xīn zhuān jí zhǔ yào shōu lù le yī xiē tā mén zēng fēng mí yī shí de lǎo gē de hùn yīn bǎn běn。

Their new album features remixes of some of their previous hits.
5
两首曲目都是她即将推出的专辑歌曲的混音版本。

liǎng shǒu qū mù dū shì tā jí jiāng tuī chū de zhuān jí gē qū de hùn yīn bǎn běn。

Both tracks are remixed versions of tracks from her forthcoming album.
6
试一下这个糖醋猪扒的简化版本吧.

shì yī xià zhè gè táng cù zhū bā de jiǎn huà bǎn běn bā.

Try this simplified version of Orange Pork Chop Stir - fry.

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You can say, '这个软件的最新版本是1.2.3' (The latest version of this software is 1.2.3).

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