本
Meaning:
root, origin, source; basis
HSK 3
Frequency:
#3201
Pinyin:
běn
Strokes:
5
Radical:
木
How to Write 本 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "本" in Chinese
The Chinese character 本 (běn) means "root, origin, source; basis". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 本 include: 保本, 传本, 全本.
📚 Words and Phrases with 本
Common words containing this character
保本
to break even
HSK 2
传本
edition (of a book) currently in circulation
HSK 2
全本
whole edition
HSK 2
刻本
block printed edition
HSK 2
副本
copy; duplicate; transcript
HSK 2
剧本
script; screenplay; scenario; libretto
HSK 2
印本
printed book; printed copy
HSK 2
原本
originally
HSK 2
唱本
opera libretto
HSK 2
善本
old book
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A tree 木 with its roots highlighted
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "本"?
- The pinyin is běn
- How many strokes does "本" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "本" mean?
- root, origin, source; basis
- What is the radical of "本"?
- The radical is "木"