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

Q: What does 檀 (tán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 檀 (tán) means "sandalwood; hardwood". with 17 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 檀 stroke by stroke?

檀 has 17 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 檀 and 槭?

檀 (tán) and 槭 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 檀?

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

Q: What common words use 檀?

Common words containing 檀 include: 檀香 (tán xiāng) — sandalwood (incense); 紫檀 (zǐ tán) — red sandalwood; 檀木 (tán mù) — sandalwood.

How to Write 檀

The character 檀 (tán) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

檀 is pronounced tán in Mandarin Chinese. It means sandalwood; hardwood.

Common Words with 檀

檀香 tán xiāng

sandalwood (incense)

紫檀 zǐ tán

red sandalwood

檀木 tán mù

sandalwood

Example Sentences

檀香的味道很好闻。

tán xiāng de wèi dào hěn hǎo wén

Sandalwood smells very good.

紫檀家具非常贵。

zǐ tán jiā jù fēi cháng guì

Red sandalwood furniture is very expensive.

这是檀木做的桌子。

zhè shì tán mù zuò de zhuō zi

This is a sandalwood table.

Similar Characters

槭 qī

槲 hú

槺 kāng

Practice Writing 檀 (tán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 檀

What does 檀 (tán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 檀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 檀 and 槭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 檀?

What common words use 檀?

How to Write 檀 (tán)