班 (bān) — how to say "class" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 gè

Class, group

Radicals / Keys

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Examples

他是我们新来的同学,大家都很欢迎他。

He is the new student in our class, and everyone welcomed him warmly.

我们有20个学生。

There are 20 students in our class.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 班 (bān) — class, group

[bān-] Band of bears 🐻 in the forest decided to form their own class to learn how to play soccer. They drew the field using the component 𠂉 as the center line and gathered in their class 班 to begin their first practice.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "class" in Chinese?

"class" in Chinese is 班 (bān).

What does 班 mean in English?

班 (bān) means "Class, group".

How is 班 pronounced?

It is pronounced bān (written as ban). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "class" in Chinese characters?

It is written 班.

What HSK level is 班?

班 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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