measure word, numeral · classifier for processes or actions that require a significant amount of time and effort

经过一番艰苦的努力，他终于完成了任务。

measure word, noun · classifier for a kind, sort, or a particular state/atmosphere

这番话让他心里感到很温暖。

measure word · classifier used after the verb 翻 fān to indicate the number of times a quantity doubles

这十年来，该城市的生产总值翻了两番。

noun · foreign or non-Chinese; historically used as a bound form to refer to non-Han ethnic groups

这种辣椒在古代被称为番椒，是因为它从海外传入。

proper name · surname Pan

番先生是我们的新邻居。