pàn

(bound form) side; edge; boundary

HSK 6

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

The character "" primarily refers to the side, edge, or boundary of natural features such as rivers, fields, or lakes. It is often used in compound nouns or phrases describing locations adjacent to water or farmland.

Common Collocations

  • (hé pàn): riverbank
  • (tián pàn): edge of a field
  • (hú pàn): lakeside

These collocations are frequently used in descriptive contexts, especially in literature or when talking about nature.

Usage Notes

"" is mostly seen in written or formal contexts rather than everyday spoken language. It often appears in place names or poetic descriptions. When using "," it usually follows the noun it describes (e.g., , ).

Common Confusions

Do not confuse "" with "" (biān), which also means side or edge but is more general and common in spoken Chinese. "" has a more literary or specific nuance, often tied to natural boundaries.

例文

河畔的风景非常美丽。

Hépàn de fēngjǐng fēicháng měilì.

The scenery by the riverbank is very beautiful.

田畔种满了各种蔬菜。

Tián pàn zhòng mǎnle gè zhǒng shūcài.

The edges of the fields are planted with various vegetables.

他们在湖畔搭了帐篷露营。

Tāmen zài hú pàn dāle zhàngpéng lùyíng.

They set up tents and camped by the lakeside.