坦 (tǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坦 (tǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坦 (tǎn) means "flat / smooth / candid". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坦 stroke by stroke?

坦 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坦 and 在?

坦 (tǎn) and 在 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 坦?

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

Q: What common words use 坦?

Common words containing 坦 include: 坦白 (tǎn bái) — honest / frank / confess; 坦诚 (tǎn chéng) — candid / sincere / frank; 平坦 (píng tǎn) — flat / smooth (terrain).

How to Write 坦

The character 坦 (tǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

坦 is pronounced tǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means flat / smooth / candid.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 坦 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 坦

坦白 tǎn bái

honest / frank / confess

坦诚 tǎn chéng

candid / sincere / frank

平坦 píng tǎn

flat / smooth (terrain)

Example Sentences

请你坦白告诉我真相。

qǐng nǐ tǎn bái gào sù wǒ zhēn xiàng

Please tell me the truth frankly.

我们要坦诚地交流。

wǒ men yào tǎn chéng dì jiāo liú

We should communicate candidly.

这条路非常平坦。

zhè tiáo lù fēi cháng píng tǎn

This road is very flat.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

Practice Writing 坦 (tǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坦

What does 坦 (tǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坦 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坦?

What common words use 坦?

How to Write 坦 (tǎn)