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盆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
盆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
盆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
盆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
盆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
盆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
盆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
盆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
盆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
盆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

盆 Stroke Order — How to Write 盆

Stroke Order

盆 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 皿, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

盆 Radical and Character Components

Components:分皿

盆 is a phono-semantic compound: 皿 (dish) carries the meaning, while 分 indicates the sound.

Radical: 皿 + 4 more strokes

盆 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • pén

Meanings of 盆 in Chinese

1

pén盆

A basin, tub, or pot; a container used for holding liquids, other items, or for washing.
她把干净的毛巾放在脸盆旁边。
She put the clean towel next to the washbasin.
A concave object or depression resembling a basin, as in 'basin' (盆地) or 'pelvis' (骨盆).
这个盆地风景优美，吸引了许多游客。
This basin has beautiful scenery, attracting many tourists.

Common Words and Phrases with 盆

1
pén盆cài菜
Poon Choi is a traditional Cantonese one-pot dish, typically served in a large basin, consisting of various layers of ingredients like meat, seafood, and vegetables.
春节期间，我们一家人围坐在一起享用丰盛的盆菜，庆祝团圆。
During the Spring Festival, our family gathered around to enjoy a lavish Poon Choi, celebrating reunion.
2
pén盆dì地
A basin is a flat area of land surrounded by mountains or higher ground.
这个地区的地理特征是群山环绕的肥沃盆地。
The geographical feature of this area is a fertile basin surrounded by mountains.
3
pén盆jǐng景
Bonsai; miniature landscape in a pot
她每天细心照料着那盆精致的松树盆景，使其保持优美的姿态。
She carefully tends to that exquisite pine bonsai every day, maintaining its graceful form.
4
pén盆qiāng腔
The pelvic cavity is the space enclosed by the pelvis, containing organs such as the bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs.
医生建议她进行盆腔检查，以评估其生殖健康状况。
The doctor recommended she undergo a pelvic exam to assess her reproductive health.
5
pén盆tāng汤
Warm water in a bathtub, or a section of a public bathhouse with bathtubs.
这家老澡堂的盆汤区总是挤满了人，大家都在享受热水带来的放松。
The bathtub area of this old bathhouse is always crowded with people, all enjoying the relaxation brought by the hot water.
6
pén盆táng堂
A tub bath cubicle in a public bathhouse.
这家老澡堂的盆堂非常宽敞，可以同时容纳好几个人泡澡。
The bathtub section of this old bathhouse is very spacious, able to accommodate several people soaking at the same time.
7
pén盆yù浴
a bath in a tub
泡一个舒适的盆浴能帮助我放松身心，缓解一天的疲劳。
Taking a comfortable bath can help me relax and relieve the fatigue of the day.
8
pén盆zāi栽
Pénzāi (盆栽) is the art and technique of cultivating miniature trees or other plants in pots or trays, shaping them for aesthetic appreciation.
周末她喜欢在阳台上进行盆栽，享受园艺的乐趣。
On weekends, she enjoys cultivating potted plants on her balcony and relishing the joy of gardening.
9
pén盆zi子
A basin or a similar container.
妈妈把洗干净的水果放进了盆子里。
Mom put the washed fruit into the basin.

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Questions about 盆

What does 盆 mean in Chinese?

盆 (pén) means “A basin, tub, or pot” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 盆?

盆 is pronounced pén in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 盆 have?

盆 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 盆?

盆 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 皿. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 盆?

The radical of 盆 is 皿, and 盆 is a phono-semantic compound.