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

Q: What does 谈 (tán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谈 (tán) means "to talk or discuss". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谈 stroke by stroke?

谈 has 10 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谈 and 诓?

谈 (tán) and 诓 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 谈?

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

Q: What common words use 谈?

Common words containing 谈 include: 谈话 (tán huà) — conversation or talk; 谈判 (tán pàn) — negotiation; 谈心 (tán xīn) — to have a heart-to-heart talk.

How to Write 谈

The character 谈 (tán) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

谈 is pronounced tán in Mandarin Chinese. It means to talk or discuss.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 谈 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 谈

谈话 tán huà

conversation or talk

谈判 tán pàn

negotiation

谈心 tán xīn

to have a heart-to-heart talk

Example Sentences

经理找我谈话了。

jīng lǐ zhǎo wǒ tán huà le

The manager had a talk with me.

双方正在进行谈判。

shuāng fāng zhèng zài jìn xíng tán pàn 。

Both sides are currently in negotiations.

今晚我们好好谈谈心。

jīn wǎn wǒ men hǎo hǎo tán tán xīn

Let's have a heart-to-heart talk tonight.

Similar Characters

诓 kuāng

诔 lěi

试 shì

Practice Writing 谈 (tán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谈

What does 谈 (tán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谈 and 诓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谈?

What common words use 谈?

How to Write 谈 (tán)