COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 昙 is built
Traditional etymology note: The sun 日 hidden behind a cloud 云
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How to Write 昙 (tán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dark clouds
tánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tán
昙
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Common words
tán
昙
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 昙
Say “tán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 昙
Common words and phrases
tán
dark clouds
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 昙?
昙 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 昙 (tán) mean?
昙 (tán) means dark clouds.
What is the radical of 昙?
The radical of 昙 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.