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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
地板dìbǎnfloorHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #2471, Very Hard
dìbǎn(di4ban3)di ban T4
  1. 1floor
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March 24, 2026

地板dìbǎn(di4ban3)

The term '地板' (diban) refers specifically to the floor of a room or building, often implying a solid, flat surface typically made of wood, tile, or other materials. It is commonly used in both everyday conversation and more formal contexts when discussing home interiors, construction, or design.

Strokes14Frequency#2471DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the type of flooring can signify status and style; for instance, traditional homes often have wooden floors, while modern apartments may use tiles or laminate. The choice of floor material can reflect personal taste and regional preferences.

Memory Tip

Think of '地' (dì) as the ground and '板' (bǎn) as a board. Imagine laying down a sturdy 'board' on the 'ground' to create a solid floor. The sound 'di' can remind you of 'deep' ground, and 'ban' sounds like 'ban' in 'banister', which relates to support structures in homes.

Meanings of 地板

dìbǎn(di4ban3)
1floor
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地板Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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地面 (dìmian) - '地板' refers specifically to the interior floor of a room, while '地面' can refer to the ground or surface of any outdoor area.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse '地板' with just '地' (ground) or '楼' (building), as '地板' specifically refers to the floor inside a structure. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often paired with adjectives like '木制' (wooden) or '瓷砖' (tile) for clarity.

HSK Study Tips

While '地板' is not an HSK word, it can be useful for learners at HSK 3 or 4 level who are expanding their vocabulary related to home and living spaces. Focus on using it in sentences related to interior design or home improvement.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use '地板' in the context of outdoor surfaces, which is incorrect. For example, saying '公园的地板' (the floor of the park) should be corrected to '公园的地面' (the ground of the park).

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Component Characters

地dìearth
HSK 26 strokes土
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板bǎnboard
HSK 38 strokes木
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How to say floor in Chinese

“floor” in Chinese is地板dìbǎn

The term '地板' (diban) refers specifically to the floor of a room or building, often implying a solid, flat surface typically made of wood, tile, or other materials. It is commonly used in both everyday conversation and more formal contexts when discussing home interiors, construction, or design.

When to use 地板

Be careful not to confuse '地板' with just '地' (ground) or '楼' (building), as '地板' specifically refers to the floor inside a structure. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often paired with adjectives like '木制' (wooden) or '瓷砖' (tile) for clarity.

地板 or something close to it

地面 (dìmian) - '地板' refers specifically to the interior floor of a room, while '地面' can refer to the ground or surface of any outdoor area.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use '地板' in the context of outdoor surfaces, which is incorrect. For example, saying '公园的地板' (the floor of the park) should be corrected to '公园的地面' (the ground of the park).

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'地板' refers specifically to the floor inside a building, while '地面' refers to the ground or surface outside.

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