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檀 Stroke Order — How to Write 檀

Stroke Order

檀 is written in 17 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

檀 Radical and Character Components

Components:木亶

檀 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 亶 indicates the sound.

Radical: 木 + 13 more strokes

檀 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • tán

Meanings of 檀 in Chinese

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tán檀

A type of deciduous tree (e.g., Chinese elm or 'qingtan'), known for its hard wood, often used in making furniture and musical instruments.
这种檀木的家具异常坚实耐用。
Furniture made from this tanwood is exceptionally sturdy and durable.
Light reddish-brown, often used to describe beautiful, red lips, typically in the phrase 'tánkǒu' (檀口).
那歌女檀口轻启，唱出婉转动听的曲调
The singer's red lips slightly parted, singing a melodious tune.
Sandalwood, an evergreen tree found in tropical and subtropical regions, known for its hard, fragrant wood used in crafts, perfumes, and medicine.
檀香木的质地坚硬而富有芳香，是制作高级工艺品的理想材料。
Sandalwood's texture is hard and rich in fragrance, making it an ideal material for crafting high-grade artisanal products.
Red sandalwood: an evergreen tree, producing hard, reddish wood highly valued for making exquisite furniture and handicrafts.
这张桌子是用紫檀木制作的，非常精美。
This table is made of red sandalwood and is exquisitely crafted.

Common Words and Phrases with 檀

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tán檀bǎn板
Hardwood clappers, a musical instrument typically made of sandalwood.
戏曲演员手持檀板，伴随着悠扬的唱腔，节奏分明
The opera performer holds the tanban, marking a clear rhythm to accompany the melodious singing.

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Questions about 檀

What does 檀 mean in Chinese?

檀 (tán) means “A type of deciduous tree (e.g” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 檀?

檀 is pronounced tán in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 檀 have?

檀 has 17 strokes.

How do you write 檀?

檀 is written in 17 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 檀?

The radical of 檀 is 木, and 檀 is a phono-semantic compound.