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

Q: What does 毯 (tǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 毯 (tǎn) means "blanket / rug". with 12 strokes and the radical 毛.

Q: How do you write 毯 stroke by stroke?

毯 has 12 strokes. The radical is 毛. 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 毯 and 毪?

毯 (tǎn) and 毪 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 毯?

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

Q: What common words use 毯?

Common words containing 毯 include: 毯子 (tǎn zi) — blanket / rug; 地毯 (dì tǎn) — Carpet; rug; 毛毯 (máo tǎn) — Blanket.

How to Write 毯

The character 毯 (tǎn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 毛 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

毯 is pronounced tǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means blanket / rug.

Common Words with 毯

毯子 tǎn zi

blanket / rug

地毯 dì tǎn

Carpet; rug

毛毯 máo tǎn

Blanket

Example Sentences

床上有一条毯子。

chuáng shàng yǒu yī tiáo tǎn zi

There is a blanket on the bed.

房间里铺了地毯。

fáng jiān lǐ pù le dì tǎn

The room is carpeted.

这条毛毯很柔软。

zhè tiáo máo tǎn hěn róu ruǎn

This blanket is very soft.

Similar Characters

毪 mú

毫 háo

毳 cuì

Practice Writing 毯 (tǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 毯

What does 毯 (tǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 毯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 毯 and 毪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 毯?

What common words use 毯?

How to Write 毯 (tǎn)