COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 坛 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 云 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 坛 (tán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
altar
tánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tán
坛
altar
Common words
lùn tán
论坛
forum (for discussion)
tán
坛
altar; platform; rostrum; (bound form) (sporting, literary etc) circles; world
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
坛
坛
坛
坛
坛
坛
坛
坛
LEARNING TIP
Remember 坛
Say “tán” 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 坛
Common words and phrases
lùn tán
forum (for discussion)
tán
altar; platform; rostrum; (bound form) (sporting, literary etc) circles; world
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“坛”。
Zhège zì shì “tán”.
This character is “坛”.
我正在学习“坛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tán” zì.
I am learning the character “坛”.
请写一遍“坛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tán”.
Please write “坛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 坛?
坛 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 坛 (tán) mean?
坛 (tán) means altar.
What is the radical of 坛?
The radical of 坛 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.