What does 盆 mean in Chinese?

盆 (pén) means "basin, pot" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 5.

How do you write 盆?

Use the interactive stroke-order tool to see how 盆 is written.

What is the radical of 盆?

Radical information for 盆 is being updated.

How many strokes does 盆 have?

Stroke count information for 盆 is being updated.

What HSK level is 盆?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 盆 is a character to recognise at HSK 5 and to write by hand at HSK 5.

盆 (pén): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

盆

pén

basin, pot

HSK 5 character

Quick Answer

盆 (pén) means "basin, pot" with HSK 5 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 盆 →Animated stroke-order for 盆 →

Pronunciation

pén

Meaning

Primary: basin

Other meanings:

Basic info

Pinyin	pén
Meanings	basin, pot
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 5, write by hand at HSK 5
Frequency	#1801 most common

Example sentences

阳台上摆放着几盆鲜花，给房间增添了生机。
Yángtái shàng bǎifàng zhe jǐ pén xiānhuā, gěi fángjiān zēngtiān le shēngjī.
Several pots of fresh flowers are placed on the balcony, adding vitality to the room.
From 盆 (HSK 5)

Words containing 盆

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
盆	pén	basin, pot	HSK 5

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盆

pén