HSK 7, v, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10716, Very Hard
拌
bàn
to mix in
HSK 7, v, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10716, Very Hard
拌
bàn
to toss (a salad)
HSK 7, v, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10716, Very Hard
bàn(ban4) T4
1to mix
2to mix in
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March 24, 2026
拌bàn(ban4)
The character 拌 (bàn) means to mix or toss ingredients together, commonly used in the context of food preparation. It can refer to mixing salads, sauces, or various ingredients in cooking. The nuance of the term often implies a gentle or casual mixing rather than vigorous stirring.
Strokes8Radical扌Frequency#10716DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, mixing ingredients properly is considered an art form, especially in salads and dishes that require balance in flavor and texture. The act of 拌 reflects the importance of harmony in food preparation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chef using two hands to 'ban' together vegetables in a bowl, tossing them lightly like a gentle breeze. The character 拌 has a hand (扌) radical, hinting at the action of using hands to mix.
Meanings of 拌
bàn(ban4)
1to mix
2to mix in
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About 拌
拌Simplified
8Strokes
扌Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#10716Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 拌
Quick Contrast
搅 (jiǎo) vs 拌 (bàn): use 拌 when referring to a gentle mixing, while 搅 implies vigorous stirring.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 拌 with other mixing verbs like 搅 (jiǎo), which implies a more vigorous stirring. 拌 is typically used in informal culinary contexts, so it's best suited for casual conversations about food rather than formal writing. Be mindful of the tones; 'bàn' should be pronounced with a falling tone.
HSK Study Tips
While 拌 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other cooking-related verbs. Students should focus on using it in sentences about cooking processes to reinforce their understanding of culinary vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 拌 with 搅 (jiǎo) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我来搅沙拉' (Wǒ lái jiǎo shālā) instead of '我来拌沙拉' (Wǒ lái bàn shālā) is incorrect. Using 拌 suggests a lighter mixing appropriate for salads.
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Pronunciation of 拌
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Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 半 represents the sound.
1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
2The sound half半 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayhand
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 拌?
Decomposition of 拌
IDS Structure⿰扌半
拌Full Character
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扌shou3
left
半ban4
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 拌?
How to say to mix in Chinese
“to mix” in Chinese is拌bàn
The character 拌 (bàn) means to mix or toss ingredients together, commonly used in the context of food preparation. It can refer to mixing salads, sauces, or various ingredients in cooking. The nuance of the term often implies a gentle or casual mixing rather than vigorous stirring.
When to use 拌
Learners often confuse 拌 with other mixing verbs like 搅 (jiǎo), which implies a more vigorous stirring. 拌 is typically used in informal culinary contexts, so it's best suited for casual conversations about food rather than formal writing. Be mindful of the tones; 'bàn' should be pronounced with a falling tone.
拌 or something close to it
搅 (jiǎo) vs 拌 (bàn): use 拌 when referring to a gentle mixing, while 搅 implies vigorous stirring.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 拌 with 搅 (jiǎo) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我来搅沙拉' (Wǒ lái jiǎo shālā) instead of '我来拌沙拉' (Wǒ lái bàn shālā) is incorrect. Using 拌 suggests a lighter mixing appropriate for salads.
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Grammar Patterns of 拌
拌 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
