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

Q: What does 贪 (tān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 贪 (tān) means "Greedy / To covet". with 8 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 贪 stroke by stroke?

贪 has 8 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 贪 and 贞?

贪 (tān) and 贞 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 贪?

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

Q: What common words use 贪?

Common words containing 贪 include: 贪吃 (tān chī) — Gluttonous / Greedy for food; 贪玩 (tān wán) — Playful / Fond of play to the neglect of work; 贪心 (tān xīn) — Greedy / Greed.

How to Write 贪

The character 贪 (tān) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

贪 is pronounced tān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Greedy / To covet.

Common Words with 贪

贪吃 tān chī

Gluttonous / Greedy for food

贪玩 tān wán

Playful / Fond of play to the neglect of work

贪心 tān xīn

Greedy / Greed

Example Sentences

小猫非常贪吃。

xiǎo māo fēi cháng tān chī

The kitten is very greedy.

弟弟总是很贪玩。

dì di zǒng shì hěn tān wán

Little brother is always very playful.

做人不能太贪心。

zuò rén bù néng tài tān xīn

One shouldn't be too greedy.

Similar Characters

贞 zhēn

负 fù

贡 gòng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贪

What does 贪 (tān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 贪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 贪 and 贞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 贪?

What common words use 贪?

How to Write 贪 (tān)