bǎn HSK5

printing block, edition

Senses

bǎn edition

an edition or version of a publication; also used as a classifier for the specific edition of a book

bǎn printing plate

(bound form) a plate or block used for printing, whether made of wood, metal, or film; also refers to a photographic negative

bǎn page

a page or section of a newspaper; also used as a classifier for newspaper pages

bǎn board

a forum or discussion board on the internet, which is a shortened form of 看板 kàn​bǎn

bǎn plank

(archaic) a wooden board or plank used in ancient construction to build earthen walls

bǎn official record

(archaic) a register or official record, such as a census (household register) or map of a country's territory

bǎn wooden tablet

(archaic) a wooden tablet used for writing; bamboo or wooden slips

References

abbreviation 版/版 看板/看板
variant 版/版 板/板