绊 meaning and stroke order
A loop of thread; shackles, fetters; to stumble, to trip
How to write 绊, stroke by stroke
8 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 绊
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to trip
- to stumble
- to hinder
How 绊 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Thread.
纟 gives the meaning and 半 hints at the sound.
Radical: 纟 (silk), shared by 143 characters on this site.
How to remember 绊
绊 (bàn) pairs the silk radical 纟, meaning thread, with 半 (bàn), which gives the sound. Picture a thread stretched across a path that catches your foot halfway (半) through a step, so you trip.
绊 most often appears in 绊倒 (bàndǎo), to trip and fall, and in the figurative 绊脚石 (bànjiǎoshí), a stumbling block. 羁绊 (jībàn) and 牵绊 (qiānbàn) are more literary and describe ties or burdens that hold a person back. Example: 我被石头绊倒了。(Wǒ bèi shítou bàndǎo le.) I tripped over a rock.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 绊 with 拌 (bàn, to mix), as in 拌面, because they share 半 and the same pronunciation. Remember that tripping involves a thread or cord (纟), while mixing is done by hand (扌).
Common words with 绊
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
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| 绊倒 | bàndǎo | to trip; to stumble | |
| 羁绊 | jībàn | trammels; fetters | |
| 绊脚石 | bànjiǎoshí | stumbling block; obstacle | |
| 牵绊 | qiānbàn | to bind; to yoke |
绊 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 绊
How many strokes are in 绊?
绊 is written with 8 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 绊 mean?
绊 (bàn) means a loop of thread; shackles, fetters; to stumble, to trip. A common word with it is 绊倒 (bàndǎo), meaning "to trip; to stumble".
How do you pronounce 绊?
绊 is pronounced bàn, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 绊?
The radical of 绊 is 纟, which carries the idea of "silk". Dictionaries list 绊 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 绊?
The traditional form of 绊 is 絆. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 绊 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
What is the difference between 绊倒 and 摔倒?
绊倒 (bàndǎo) means you fell because your foot caught on something. 摔倒 (shuāidǎo) is the general word for falling down for any reason, such as slipping.
Can 绊 be used for emotional ties?
Yes. In words like 牵绊 (qiānbàn) and 羁绊 (jībàn), it describes people, feelings, or duties that hold you back or keep you attached, for example 家庭的牵绊 (family ties).