How is 盆 pronounced?

盆 is pronounced “pén” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 盆?

盆 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How do you write 盆?

Follow the stroke-order animation above; 盆 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

HSK 5nounmeasure word

盆

pén

盆 (pén) means “basin; flower pot; unit of volume equal to 12 斗 and 8 升, approx 128 liters”. It is an HSK 5 Chinese character in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Measure word: 个

Stroke order

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Example

阳台上摆放着几盆鲜花，给房间增添了生机。

Yángtái shàng bǎifàng zhe jǐ pén xiānhuā, gěi fángjiān zēngtiān le shēngjī.

Several pots of fresh flowers are placed on the balcony, adding vitality to the room.

Words containing 盆

盆地pén dì(geography) basin; depression 脸盆liǎn pénwashbowl; basin for washing hands and face

More HSK 5 vocabulary

HSK 5 →

哎āihey!; (interjection used to attract attention or to express surprise or disapprobation)唉āiinterjection or grunt of agreement or recognition (e.g. yes, it's me!); to sigh 爱护ài hùto cherish; to treasure; to take care of; to love and protect 爱惜ài xīto cherish; to treasure; to use sparingly 爱心ài xīncompassion; kindness; care for others; love; charity (bazaar, golf day etc); heart (the symbol ♥)安慰ān wèito comfort; to console 安装ān zhuāngto install; to erect; to fix; to mount; installation 岸ànvariant of 岸暗ànvariant of 暗熬夜áo yèto stay up late or all night 把握bǎ wòto grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome)摆bǎito arrange; to exhibit; to move to and fro; a pendulum

Frequently asked questions

What does 盆 mean?: 盆 (pén) means “basin; flower pot; unit of volume equal to 12 斗 and 8 升, approx 128 liters”. It is an HSK 5 word.
How is 盆 pronounced?: 盆 is pronounced “pén” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 盆?: 盆 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.
How do you write 盆?: Follow the stroke-order animation above; 盆 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

Updated: 2026-05-27