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

Q: What does 痰 (tán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痰 (tán) means "phlegm; sputum". with 13 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痰 stroke by stroke?

痰 has 13 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痰 and 疵?

痰 (tán) and 疵 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 痰?

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

Q: What common words use 痰?

Common words containing 痰 include: 吐痰 (tǔ tán) — to spit phlegm; 咳痰 (ké tán) — to cough up phlegm; 化痰 (huà tán) — Dissolve phlegm.

How to Write 痰

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

痰 is pronounced tán in Mandarin Chinese. It means phlegm; sputum.

Common Words with 痰

吐痰 tǔ tán

to spit phlegm

咳痰 ké tán

to cough up phlegm

化痰 huà tán

Dissolve phlegm

Example Sentences

请不要随地吐痰。

qǐng bú yào suí dì tǔ tán

Please don't spit on the ground.

他感冒了，经常咳痰。

tā gǎn mào le jīng cháng ké tán

He has a cold and often coughs up phlegm.

这种药有化痰的作用。

zhè zhǒng yào yǒu huà tán de zuò yòng

This medicine helps to dissolve phlegm.

Similar Characters

疵 cī

痊 quán

痍 yí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痰

What does 痰 (tán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痰 and 疵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痰?

What common words use 痰?

How to Write 痰 (tán)