Common Meanings
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tàn炭
A black fuel obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air; charcoal or carbon.
烧烤时，木炭是必不可少的燃料。
When barbecuing, charcoal is an indispensable fuel.
Something resembling charcoal, often referring to charred herbs or substances, especially in traditional Chinese medicine, like hawthorn charcoal.
医生建议将山楂炒成炭，以增强药效。
The doctor recommended charring the hawthorn to enhance its medicinal properties.
Coal; charcoal; carbonaceous material (as in hard coal, coke, or peat).
夏天烧烤时，我们通常会用到木炭。
When barbecuing in summer, we usually use charcoal.