Writing
番 (fān) — how to say "time" in Chinese
番
Time; measure word for smells/tastes
verbal measure word
How to use it
Counts actions, not things, and goes after the verb together with the number.
他说了一番话。
tā shuō le yī fān huà
He said a few words.
Radicals / Keys
田
Field
#102 · tián · 5 strokes
Collocations
一番滋味
yī fān zī wèi
a certain feeling
Examples
这种花香让我想起了家乡的味道。
This floral scent reminded me of the smell of my hometown.
他试了一次又一次。
He tried time and time again.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "time" in Chinese?
"time" in Chinese is 番 (fān).
番 meaning in English
番 (fān) means "Time; measure word for smells/tastes".
How is 番 pronounced?
It is pronounced fān (written as fan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "time" in Chinese characters?
It is written 番 and has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 番?
番 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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