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盆 (pén): basin

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 5noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
basin
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 5
Strokes
9
Radical
皿
Structure
上下结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • basin
  • flower pot
  • unit of volume equal to 12 斗[dou3] and 8 升[sheng1]

Chinese explanation

  • 一种口大底小、用来盛东西或洗东西的器具,通常是圆形,比碗大而浅,如脸盆、花盆
  • 量词,用来计算盆里装的东西,如一盆水、两盆花。

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Example sentences

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Mom put the washed clothes into a plastic basin and carried it to the balcony to dry them.

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He planted a pot of jasmine on the balcony and waters it every morning.

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When soaking your feet in hot water in winter, it's best to put them in a deeper wooden basin so the water doesn't cool quickly.

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The sink in the bathroom was clogged and the water wouldn't drain, so he had to call someone to fix it.

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Grandma brought a basin of warm water and gently wiped her grandson's face with a towel.

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