HSK 7, n, 14 strokes, radical 木, rank #12043, Very Hard
榜
bǎng
list of names
HSK 7, n, 14 strokes, radical 木, rank #12043, Very Hard
榜
bǎng
public roll of successful examinees
HSK 7, n, 14 strokes, radical 木, rank #12043, Very Hard
榜
bǎng
placard, notice, announcement; a list of names
HSK 7, n, 14 strokes, radical 木, rank #12043, Very Hard
bǎng(bang3) T3
1notice or announcement
2list of names
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March 24, 2026
榜bǎng(bang3)
The character 榜 (bǎng) refers to a public notice or announcement, often associated with lists of names, such as those of successful candidates in examinations. It is commonly used in educational contexts to denote success and recognition, as seen in '榜单' (bǎngdān), meaning a list or ranking. In everyday usage, it can also refer to any placard or notice that conveys information to the public.
Strokes14Radical木Frequency#12043DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 榜 is significant during examination periods, such as the Gaokao, where the results are publicly posted to honor successful students. This public recognition is an important aspect of the educational system and societal values.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large wooden board (the radical 木, meaning 'wood') displaying a list of names of exam winners. The character 榜 resembles a signboard (the top part) being held up by a wooden post (the radical), illustrating its meaning as a public announcement or list.
Meanings of 榜
bǎng(bang3)
1notice or announcement
2list of names
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About 榜
榜Simplified
14Strokes
木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#12043Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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Quick Contrast
榜 (bǎng) vs 清单 (qīngdān) — use 榜 for public recognition or announcement lists, while 清单 refers specifically to itemized lists or inventories.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 榜 with similar characters due to the pronunciation. It is essential to note that 榜 is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in education. Common collocations include '榜单' (bǎngdān) for 'list' and '榜样' (bǎngyàng) for 'model' or 'example.'
HSK Study Tips
While 榜 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it is relevant for learners at the advanced levels (HSK 5 and above) who encounter it in readings about education and societal achievements. Focus on recognizing its usage in context, especially in formal announcements.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is mispronouncing 榜 as 'bāng' instead of 'bǎng.' Additionally, learners may confuse it with similar characters, leading to incorrect meanings, such as using 榜 when referring to a simple notice, which could be better expressed with 通告 (tōnggào).
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1The giveawayA sign posted 旁 on a tree 木; 旁 also provides the pronunciation
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 榜?
Decomposition of 榜
IDS Structure⿰木旁
榜Full Character
=
木Mu4
left
旁pang2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 榜?
How to say notice or announcement in Chinese
“notice or announcement” in Chinese is榜bǎng
The character 榜 (bǎng) refers to a public notice or announcement, often associated with lists of names, such as those of successful candidates in examinations. It is commonly used in educational contexts to denote success and recognition, as seen in '榜单' (bǎngdān), meaning a list or ranking. In everyday usage, it can also refer to any placard or notice that conveys information to the public.
When to use 榜
Learners often confuse 榜 with similar characters due to the pronunciation. It is essential to note that 榜 is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in education. Common collocations include '榜单' (bǎngdān) for 'list' and '榜样' (bǎngyàng) for 'model' or 'example.'
榜 or something close to it
榜 (bǎng) vs 清单 (qīngdān) — use 榜 for public recognition or announcement lists, while 清单 refers specifically to itemized lists or inventories.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is mispronouncing 榜 as 'bāng' instead of 'bǎng.' Additionally, learners may confuse it with similar characters, leading to incorrect meanings, such as using 榜 when referring to a simple notice, which could be better expressed with 通告 (tōnggào).
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榜
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Grammar Patterns of 榜
榜 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 4 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
一些公司已降低了宣传资料中标____之词的调门。
Some companies have toned down the claims on their promotional literature.
Example Sentences for 榜 (9)
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1
一些公司已降低了宣传资料中标榜之词的调门。
yī xiē gōng sī yǐ jiàng dī le xuān chuán zī liào zhōng biāo bǎng zhī cí de tiáo mén。
Some companies have toned down the claims on their promotional literature.
2
他是个模范的专业人士，是年轻人的榜样。
tā shì gè mó fàn de zhuān yè rén shì， ， shì nián qīng rén de bǎng。
He is a model professional and an example to the younger lads.
