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How do you say "boards" in Chinese?
板
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In Chinese, "boards" is 板.
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Pronunciation
BAN. One syllable with falling tone, like the sound of a plank hitting the ground.
Writing and usage
One character: 板 (ban) has 8 strokes with wood radical on the left, showing it is made of wood.
Example sentence
架子上放着木板。
Wooden boards are placed on the rack.
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How to remember 板
Board is wood. The wood radical clearly indicates this is something made from wood planks.
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Questions about 板
How do you say "boards" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "boards" is 板. It is a noun.
How is 板 written in Chinese?
One character: 板 (ban) has 8 strokes with wood radical on the left, showing it is made of wood.
How is 板 used in a sentence?
Use 板 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 架子上放着木板。 (Wooden boards are placed on the rack.).
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