本 (běn): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Foundation and core concepts

In this group, 本 (běn) refers to basic, fundamental, or essential ideas like root, nature, or cost.

HSK 5

Self and personal ability

In this group, 本 (běn) relates to oneself or one's inherent skills and instincts.

HSK 5

běn本

lǐng领

capability; capacity; faculty

HSK 6

běn本

shi事

skill; ability; talent

HSK 6

běn本

rén人

oneself; in the flesh

HSK 6

běn本

néng能

instinct; native ability

Books and editions

In this group, 本 (běn) appears in words for books, notebooks, scripts, and editions.

HSK 3

bǐ笔

jì记

běn本

notebook

HSK 6

jù剧

běn本

play; script

HSK 6

bǎn版

běn本

edition

HSK 3.0 · L2

běn本

zi子

book

本 (běn): Root — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 本

Readings & Meanings

Stroke Order Diagrams 本

Character Breakdown

Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 本

How to Use 本

Foundation and core concepts

HSK Vocabulary: 本

Example Sentences

HSK Level 1

Same Sound

Same Radical

Self and personal ability

Books and editions

Related Characters

HSK Level 1

Same Sound

Same Radical