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半
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Stroke order — 5 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 半
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 半 | bàn | half; semi- |
| 半途而废 | bàn tú ér fèi | to give up halfway (idiom); leave sth unfinished |
| 半年 | bàn nián | half a year |
| 半天 | bàn tiān | half of the day; a long time |
| 一半 | yī bàn | half |
| 半夜 | bàn yè | midnight; in the middle of the night |
| 半决赛 | bàn jué sài | semifinals |
| 多半 | duō bàn | most; mostly |
FAQ
How many strokes does 半 have?
半 has 5 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 半?
The pinyin for 半 is bàn. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄅㄢˋ.
What does 半 mean in Chinese?
半 means: half; semi-. It appears in common words such as 半、半途而废、半年.