bàn ㄅㄢˋ bun3 HSK 1 準備級 1 · Novice 1

  • half
  • semi-
  • incomplete
  • (after a number) and a half

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 半 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 3点半了。 It's 3:30.
  • 六點半開始。 It starts at 6.30.
  • 現在十點半。 It's now half past ten.
  • 我六點半回來。 I'll return at 6:30.
  • 不要半途而廢。 Once you have begun to do something, never give up.

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