- 打板子 dǎbǎnzi to flog with a bamboo stick(historical) To flog or beat someone with a wooden or bamboo board as a form of punishment.
- 手板子 shǒubǎnzi feruleA board or ruler used to hit the hands as a punishment; also called [[手简子|手簡子|shou3 jian3 zi5]].
- 挨板子 áibǎnzi to be punishedTo suffer a beating with a wooden paddle or board; also used figuratively to mean being severely criticized or taking the blame.