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拚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
拚pànto reject, to disregard, to go all outzg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #22169, Very Hard
拚pīnto reject, to disregard, to go all outzg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #22169, Very Hard
pàn(pan4)
primary
T4
  1. 1to reject, to disregard, to go all out
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March 24, 2026

拚pàn(pan4)

The character 拚 (pàn) means to reject or disregard something, often in a strong or emphatic manner. It can also imply going all out in efforts or actions, suggesting a sense of determination. This term is less commonly used than its variant 拼 (pīn), which has related meanings in different contexts.

Strokes8Radical扌Frequency#22169DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The use of 拚 (pàn) can be seen in competitive contexts within Chinese culture, especially in phrases that emphasize effort, such as in sports or business, where one must 'go all out' to achieve success.

Memory Tip

Think of 拚 (pàn) as a combination of 'hand' (扌) and 'to cut off' (半). Imagine using your hand to 'cut off' or reject something unwanted, which helps you visualize both the action of rejecting and the sound 'pàn.'

Meanings of 拚

pàn(pan4)
primary
1to reject, to disregard, to go all out
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About 拚

拚Simplified
8Strokes
扌Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 拚

Quick Contrast

拼 (pīn) - use 拚 (pàn) when emphasizing rejection or strong determination, while 拼 (pīn) focuses more on combining or putting together.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 拚 with its variant 拼, leading to incorrect usage in contexts involving effort or competition. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, and understanding the nuance between these terms is crucial. Be cautious of tone, as the wrong tone can completely alter the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 拚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it shares roots with words like 拼 (pīn). Focus on recognizing this character in context and understanding its usage compared to its variant. This will enhance comprehension of similar vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes incorrectly use 拚 in contexts meant for effort or competition, confusing it with 拼. For example, saying 拚努力 instead of 拼努力 (pīn nǔlì) is incorrect; the correct phrase means to strive hard.

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Etymology of 拚

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

hand

Semantic (meaning)扌
+
Phonetic (sound)弁
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Origin

拚 = 扌 + 弁. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 拚

IDS Structure⿰扌弁
拚Full Character
=
扌shou3
left
弁bian4
right
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Parts

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How to say to reject, to disregard, to go all out in Chinese

“to reject, to disregard, to go all out” in Chinese is拚pàn

The character 拚 (pàn) means to reject or disregard something, often in a strong or emphatic manner. It can also imply going all out in efforts or actions, suggesting a sense of determination. This term is less commonly used than its variant 拼 (pīn), which has related meanings in different contexts.

When to use 拚

Learners often confuse 拚 with its variant 拼, leading to incorrect usage in contexts involving effort or competition. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, and understanding the nuance between these terms is crucial. Be cautious of tone, as the wrong tone can completely alter the meaning.

拚 or something close to it

拼 (pīn) - use 拚 (pàn) when emphasizing rejection or strong determination, while 拼 (pīn) focuses more on combining or putting together.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes incorrectly use 拚 in contexts meant for effort or competition, confusing it with 拼. For example, saying 拚努力 instead of 拼努力 (pīn nǔlì) is incorrect; the correct phrase means to strive hard.

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Grammar Patterns of 拚

拚 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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她____命想把鱼刺吐出来.

She was trying hard to disgorge a fish bone.

Example Sentences for 拚 (3)

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她拚命想把鱼刺吐出来.

tā pàn mìng xiǎng bǎ yú cì tǔ chū lái.

She was trying hard to disgorge a fish bone.
2
球队正作最后拚搏,这时哨声响了.

qiú duì zhèng zuò zuì hòu pàn bó, , zhè shí shào shēng xiǎng.

The team were at their last gasp when the whistle went.
3
她拚命憋住了抽泣.

tā pàn mìng biē zhù le chōu qì.

She choked back a little sob.

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Word Family of 拚

Words Containing This Character3
拚pànto reject
拚命to do one's utmost
拚弃to abandon拚棄
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Words with 拚

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拚

No, 拚 is less common compared to its variant 拼, which is more frequently used in everyday language.

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