滩 (tān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 滩 (tān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 滩 (tān) means "beach; shoal; sands". with 13 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 滩 stroke by stroke?

滩 has 13 strokes. The radical is 氵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 滩 and 涪?

滩 (tān) and 涪 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 滩?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 氵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 滩?

Common words containing 滩 include: 沙滩 (shā tān) — Beach; 海滩 (hǎi tān) — Beach; 河滩 (hé tān) — river beach; flood plain.

How to Write 滩

The character 滩 (tān) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

滩 is pronounced tān in Mandarin Chinese. It means beach; shoal; sands.

Common Words with 滩

沙滩 shā tān

Beach

海滩 hǎi tān

Beach

河滩 hé tān

river beach; flood plain

Example Sentences

孩子们在沙滩玩。

hái zi men zài shā tān wán

The children are playing on the beach.

海滩上有很多贝壳。

hǎi tān shàng yǒu hěn duō bèi ké

There are many shells on the beach.

牛在河滩上吃草。

niú zài hé tān shàng chī cǎo

The cattle are grazing on the riverbank.

Similar Characters

涪 fú

涫 guàn

涮 shuàn

Practice Writing 滩 (tān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滩

What does 滩 (tān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 滩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 滩 and 涪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 滩?

What common words use 滩?

How to Write 滩 (tān)