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

Q: What does 忐 (tǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 忐 (tǎn) means "Unsettled (part of 'nervous')". with 7 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 忐 stroke by stroke?

忐 has 7 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 忐 and 必?

忐 (tǎn) and 必 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 忐?

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

Q: What common words use 忐?

Common words containing 忐 include: 忐忑 (tǎn tè) — Nervous / uneasy; 忐忑不安 (tǎn tè bù ān) — Restless / on tenterhooks; 心中忐忑 (xīn zhōng tǎn tè) — feeling uneasy; nervous.

How to Write 忐

The character 忐 (tǎn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

忐 is pronounced tǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Unsettled (part of 'nervous').

Common Words with 忐

忐忑 tǎn tè

Nervous / uneasy

忐忑不安 tǎn tè bù ān

Restless / on tenterhooks

心中忐忑 xīn zhōng tǎn tè

feeling uneasy; nervous

Example Sentences

他心里很忐忑。

tā xīn lǐ hěn tǎn tè

He felt very uneasy.

我感到忐忑不安。

wǒ gǎn dào tǎn tè bù ān

I feel nervous and uneasy.

他心中忐忑地等待。

tā xīn zhōng tǎn tè dì děng dài

He waited with an uneasy heart.

Similar Characters

必 bì

忌 jì

忍 rěn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 忐

What does 忐 (tǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 忐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 忐 and 必?

What mistakes do learners make writing 忐?

What common words use 忐?

How to Write 忐 (tǎn)