COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 贪 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while 今 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 贪 (tān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to have a voracious desire for
tānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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tān
贪
to have a voracious desire for
Common words
tān chī
贪吃
gluttonous; voracious
tān lán
贪婪
avaricious; greedy; rapacious; insatiable
tān wū
贪污
to be corrupt; corruption; to embezzle
tān
贪
to have a voracious desire for; to covet; greedy; corrupt
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 贪
Say “tān” 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 贪
Common words and phrases
tān chī
gluttonous; voracious
tān lán
avaricious; greedy; rapacious; insatiable
tān wū
to be corrupt; corruption; to embezzle
tān
to have a voracious desire for; to covet; greedy; corrupt
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 贪?
贪 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 贪 (tān) mean?
贪 (tān) means to have a voracious desire for.
What is the radical of 贪?
The radical of 贪 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.