COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炭 is built
Traditional etymology note: 灰 (ashes) suggests the meaning, while 山 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 炭 (tàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
wood charcoal
tànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tàn
炭
wood charcoal
Common words
méi tàn
煤炭
coal
tàn
炭
wood charcoal; coal
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
炭
炭
炭
炭
炭
炭
炭
炭
LEARNING TIP
Remember 炭
Say “tàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 炭
Common words and phrases
méi tàn
coal
tàn
wood charcoal; coal
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“炭”。
Zhège zì shì “tàn”.
This character is “炭”.
我正在学习“炭”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tàn” zì.
I am learning the character “炭”.
请写一遍“炭”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tàn”.
Please write “炭” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炭?
炭 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 炭 (tàn) mean?
炭 (tàn) means wood charcoal.
What is the radical of 炭?
The radical of 炭 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.