How to Write 弹
The character 弹 (dàn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
弹 is pronounced dàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To play (a string instrument); bullet.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: dàn, tán.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 弹 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 弹
Example Sentences
姐姐每天下午都要在书房里练习弹琴。
jiě jiě měi tiān xià wǔ dōu yào zài shū fáng lǐ liàn xí tán qín
My older sister practices the piano in the study every afternoon.
这种布料很有弹性，穿起来非常合身。
zhè zhǒng bù liào hěn yǒu tán xìng chuān qǐ lái fēi cháng hé shēn
This fabric is very elastic and fits very well.
战士们的腰带上挂满了子弹袋。
zhàn shì men de yāo dài shàng guà mǎn le zǐ dàn dài
The soldiers' belts were hung with ammunition pouches.
国家在阅兵式上展示了新型防空导弹。
guó jiā zài yuè bīng shì shàng zhǎn shì le xīn xíng fáng kōng dǎo dàn
The country displayed new types of anti-aircraft missiles at the military parade.
Practice Writing 弹 (dàn)
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