stand, station; to halt, to stand; website; measure word for stands and stations
HSK 2, v, 10 strokes, radical 立, rank #353, Easy
zhàn(zhan4) T4
1station
2to stand
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March 24, 2026
站zhàn(zhan4)
The character 站 (zhàn) primarily means 'to stand' but can also refer to a 'station' or a 'stop' in transportation contexts. It is commonly used in phrases related to locations, such as train or bus stations, as well as in expressions of halting or stopping actions.
Strokes10Radical立Frequency#353DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese cities, bus and train stations, referred to as 站, are central to urban life, underscoring the importance of public transportation in daily commuting and social interaction.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person standing tall and firm at a bus station, waiting for their ride. The character 站 looks like a person standing upright ('𠃌') on a base ('土'), reinforcing the idea of standing still.
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AI Study Notes for 站
Quick Contrast
站 (zhàn) vs 停 (tíng) — use 站 for locations like stations, while 停 indicates stopping an action.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person standing tall and firm at a bus station, waiting for their ride. The character 站 looks like a person standing upright ('𠃌') on a base ('土'), reinforcing the idea of standing still.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 站 with other similar-sounding words. It is used in both formal and informal settings, particularly when discussing transportation. Common collocations include 车站 (chēzhàn - bus station) and 火车站 (huǒchēzhàn - train station).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 站 connects well with other verbs and nouns related to movement and locations, like 坐 (zuò - to sit) and 路 (lù - road). Focus on using 站 in context with transportation and spatial orientation.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cities, bus and train stations, referred to as 站, are central to urban life, underscoring the importance of public transportation in daily commuting and social interaction.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 站 with 站着 (zhàn zhe - standing), which emphasizes the continuous action of standing. Make sure to use 站 when referring to the act or location of standing, e.g., 他们站在车站 (Tāmen zhàn zài chēzhàn - They are standing at the bus station).
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Grammar Patterns of 站
站 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 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.
Station staff announced the arrival of the train over the tannoy.
Cultural Notes for 站
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese cities, bus and train stations, referred to as 站, are central to urban life, underscoring the importance of public transportation in daily commuting and social interaction.
Word Family of 站
Words Containing This Character20
站zhànstation
网站wǎngzhànwebsite網站
车站chēzhànrail station車站
站住zhànzhùto stand
火车站huǒchēzhàntrain station火車站
加油站jiāyóuzhàngas station
站起来to stand up站起來
站台zhàntáiplatform (at a railway station)
站立zhànlìto stand
空间站space station空間站
中转站hub (network equipment)中轉站
电站a power station電站
收费站tollbooth收費站
站稳to stand firm站穩
核电站hédiànzhànnuclear power plant核電站
工作站(computer) workstation
站长station master站長
检查站checkpoint檢查站
终点站terminus終點站
水电站hydroelectric power plant水電站
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Compound Meaning
What does 站 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 站
You can use 站 to indicate where someone is waiting, e.g., 我在车站等你 (Wǒ zài chēzhàn děng nǐ - I am waiting for you at the bus station).
Yes, 站 can mean 'to stop' in contexts like 'stop the car,' but it is more commonly associated with physical standing or specific locations.
Yes, aside from 'to stand' and 'station,' it can also refer to a branch of an organization or website.
