How to Write 谭
The character 谭 (tán) is written with 14 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.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
谭 is pronounced tán in Mandarin Chinese. It means to talk; (a surname).
Common Words with 谭
谭先生
tán xiān shēng
Mr. Tan
天方夜谭
tiān fāng yè tán
The Arabian Nights / A tall tale
老谭
lǎo tán
Old Tan (referring to someone named Tan).
Example Sentences
谭先生是我的老师。
tán xiān shēng shì wǒ de lǎo shī
Mr. Tan is my teacher.
这简直是天方夜谭。
zhè jiǎn zhí shì tiān fāng yè tán
This is simply a fantasy.
老谭今天没来上班。
lǎo tán jīn tiān méi lái shàng bān
Old Tan didn't come to work today.
Practice Writing 谭 (tán)
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