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

Q: What does 潭 (tán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 潭 (tán) means "deep pool; pond". with 15 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 潭 stroke by stroke?

潭 has 15 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 潭 and 溏?

潭 (tán) and 溏 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 潭?

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 潭?

Common words containing 潭 include: 水潭 (shuǐ tán) — Pool or pond; 深潭 (shēn tán) — deep pool; deep pond; 日月潭 (rì yuè tán) — Sun Moon Lake.

How to Write 潭

The character 潭 (tán) is written with 15 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

潭 is pronounced tán in Mandarin Chinese. It means deep pool; pond.

Common Words with 潭

水潭 shuǐ tán

Pool or pond

深潭 shēn tán

deep pool; deep pond

日月潭 rì yuè tán

Sun Moon Lake

Example Sentences

山里有一个小水潭。

shān lǐ yǒu yí gè xiǎo shuǐ tán

There is a small pool in the mountains.

这个深潭水很冷。

zhè ge shēn tán shuǐ hěn lěng

The water in this deep pool is very cold.

日月潭在台湾。

rì yuè tán zài tái wān

Sun Moon Lake is in Taiwan.

Similar Characters

溏 táng

源 yuán

溘 kè

Practice Writing 潭 (tán)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 潭 with real-time feedback.

App Store ▶ Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions about 潭

What does 潭 (tán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 潭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 潭 and 溏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 潭?

What common words use 潭?

How to Write 潭 (tán)