坛 (tán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坛 (tán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坛 (tán) means "altar / jar / forum". with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坛 stroke by stroke?

坛 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坛 and 圣?

坛 (tán) and 圣 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 坛?

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

Q: What common words use 坛?

Common words containing 坛 include: 花坛 (huā tán) — Flower bed; 论坛 (lùn tán) — Forum; 酒坛 (jiǔ tán) — Wine jar.

How to Write 坛

The character 坛 (tán) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

坛 is pronounced tán in Mandarin Chinese. It means altar / jar / forum.

Common Words with 坛

花坛 huā tán

Flower bed

论坛 lùn tán

Forum

酒坛 jiǔ tán

Wine jar

Example Sentences

花坛里的花开了。

huā tán lǐ de huā kāi le

The flowers in the flower bed have bloomed.

我在论坛上发帖。

wǒ zài lùn tán shàng fā tiē

I am posting on the forum.

这是一个大酒坛。

zhè shì yí gè dà jiǔ tán

This is a large wine jar.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

Practice Writing 坛 (tán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坛

What does 坛 (tán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坛 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坛?

What common words use 坛?

How to Write 坛 (tán)