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March 24, 2026
黑板hēibǎn(hei1ban3)
黑板 (hēi bǎn) refers to a blackboard, a commonly used tool in classrooms for teaching and presentations. It is typically a dark surface where chalk is used to write, and it symbolizes traditional educational settings.
Frequency#13744DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese education, blackboards have been a staple in classrooms for decades, and they represent a more traditional teaching method that continues to coexist with modern technology like projectors.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big black, dark board that is perfect for writing with white chalk. The character 黑 (hēi) means 'black,' and 板 (bǎn) means 'board.' Think of a professor writing notes on a blackboard to help you remember!
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AI Study Notes for 黑板
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big black, dark board that is perfect for writing with white chalk. The character 黑 (hēi) means 'black,' and 板 (bǎn) means 'board.' Think of a professor writing notes on a blackboard to help you remember!
Usage Notes
When using 黑板, it's essential to note that it is often used in educational contexts, so it may not be appropriate in formal business settings. A common mistake is to confuse it with 画板 (huàbǎn), which means 'drawing board.' Always use the correct context to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 黑板 connects with other classroom-related vocabulary like 教室 (jiàoshì, classroom) and 书 (shū, book). Focus on practicing sentences where you describe actions involving the blackboard to reinforce usage.
Cultural Note
In Chinese education, blackboards have been a staple in classrooms for decades, and they represent a more traditional teaching method that continues to coexist with modern technology like projectors.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget the correct measure word for 黑板. For example, saying '一黑板' instead of '一块黑板' is incorrect, as you should use '块' as the measure word for boards.
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Grammar Patterns of 黑板
黑板 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
I turned around and wrote the title on the blackboard.
3
请把黑板上的字都抄下来.
qǐng bǎ hēi bǎn shàng de zì dū chāo xià lái.
Please copy down all the words on the blackboard.
4
他在黑板上又写了几条注释。
tā zài hēi bǎn shàng yòu xiě le jī tiáo zhù shì。
He wrote a few more notes on the board.
5
他用一截粉笔将她的指示写在黑板上。
tā yòng yī jié fěn bǐ jiāng tā de zhǐ shì xiě zài hēi bǎn shàng。
With a stick of chalk he wrote her order on a blackboard.
6
我把日期写在黑板的最左边。
wǒ bǎ rì qī xiě zài hēi bǎn de zuì zuǒ biān。
I wrote the date at the far left of the blackboard.
7
她的名字已从黑板上划掉.
tā de míng zì yǐ cóng hēi bǎn shàng huá diào.
Her name had been scored out on the blackboard.
8
她生气了,于是就把黑板上她的名字擦掉了.
tā shēng qì le, , yú shì jiù bǎ hēi bǎn shàng tā de míng zì cā diào.
She got angry and wiped out her name on the blackboard.
9
老师把黑板上拼错的字擦了.
lǎo shī bǎ hēi bǎn shàng pīn cuò de zì cā le.
The teacher wiped the misspelling from the blackboard.
10
他将题目写在黑板上，然后逐句抄下课文。
tā jiāng tí mù xiě zài hēi bǎn shàng， ， rán hòu zhú jù chāo xià kè。
He wrote the title on the blackboard, then copied out the text sentence by sentence.
Cultural Notes for 黑板
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese education, blackboards have been a staple in classrooms for decades, and they represent a more traditional teaching method that continues to coexist with modern technology like projectors.
Frequently Asked Questions about 黑板
黑板 refers to a blackboard used with chalk, while 白板 (bái bǎn) refers to a whiteboard used with markers.
It's best to use 黑板 in educational contexts; in formal discussions, you might refer to presentation tools instead.
