COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 坍 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 丹 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 坍 (tān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to collapse
tānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tān
坍
to collapse
Common words
tān
坍
to collapse
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 坍
Say “tān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 坍
Common words and phrases
tān
to collapse
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“坍”。
Zhège zì shì “tān”.
This character is “坍”.
我正在学习“坍”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tān” zì.
I am learning the character “坍”.
请写一遍“坍”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tān”.
Please write “坍” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 坍?
坍 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 坍 (tān) mean?
坍 (tān) means to collapse.
What is the radical of 坍?
The radical of 坍 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.