Ideographic: A sign posted 旁 on a tree 木; 旁 also provides the pronunciationRadical:

meaning for bǎng:

  • - notice or announcement
  • - list of names
  • - public roll of successful examineesexample
  • - model
  • - Classifiers: 个 top of the listthe charts (of best-sellers)
  • - table of rankingto flaunt
  • - to advertise
  • - to parade
  • - boost
  • - excessive praiseto fail the imperial exams
  • - to flunk