坦 Stroke Order — How to Write 坦
坦 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 土, 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.
坦 Radical and Character Components
坦 is a phono-semantic compound: 土 (earth) carries the meaning, while 旦 indicates the sound.
Radical: 土 + 5 more strokes
坦 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- tǎn
Meanings of 坦 in Chinese
1
tǎn坦
Wide and flat, as in smooth, level, or open.
这片草地非常平坦，适合孩子们玩耍。
This patch of grass is very flat, suitable for children to play on.
Refers to being calm, open, and without concealment, often seen in phrases like '坦白' (frank), '坦然' (calm/composed), '坦诚' (sincere/frank), '坦率' (candid).
她坦诚地表达了自己的看法，没有丝毫保留。
She frankly expressed her views, without any reservations.
An abbreviation for '坦腹', referring to one's son-in-law, often used in polite address like '令坦' (your esteemed son-in-law).
听闻令坦最近工作非常顺利，恭喜您！
I heard your esteemed son-in-law's work has been going very smoothly recently, congratulations!
Common Words and Phrases with 坦
1
To be frank, candid, or open; to confess.
他鼓起勇气向朋友坦白了自己打破花瓶的事实。
He mustered the courage to confess to his friend that he had broken the vase.
2
To confess frankly; to admit openly.
他坦承自己对这个项目感到有些力不从心。
He frankly admitted that he felt a bit overwhelmed by this project.
3
frank and honest
我们之间坦诚的沟通是建立信任的基础。
Our frank and honest communication is the foundation for building trust.
4
Frank, open, and magnanimous; having a clear conscience and an upright character.
她心地坦荡，总能以积极乐观的态度面对生活中的挑战。
She has an open and magnanimous heart, always facing life's challenges with a positive and optimistic attitude.
5
Lake Tanganyika is a large freshwater lake in East Africa, shared by Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and Zambia. It is the second deepest freshwater lake in the world, after Lake Baikal.
坦噶尼喀湖以其深邃的湖水和丰富的生态系统而闻名，吸引着众多研究者和自然爱好者。
Lake Tanganyika is renowned for its profound waters and rich ecosystem, drawing numerous researchers and nature enthusiasts.
6
gentle and level
这条山路地势坦缓，走起来毫不费力。
The terrain of this mountain path is gentle and gradual, making it effortless to walk.
7
A heavily armored, tracked military vehicle, typically armed with a large gun, designed for combat.
孩子们喜欢在模型店里观看各种比例的坦克模型。
Children enjoy looking at various scales of tank models in the hobby shop.
8
Open and straightforward; candid.
她总是坦率地表达自己的看法，从不拐弯抹角
She always expresses her views frankly, never beating around the bush.
9
Calm and at ease, without misgivings or worries.
即使面对失败，他也能坦然接受，并从中吸取教训
Even when facing failure, he can accept it calmly and learn from it.
10
calm and composed; at ease; unperturbed
面对众多观众，她坦然自若地走上讲台，开始了精彩的演讲。
Facing a large audience, she walked onto the stage calm and self-possessed, and began her brilliant speech.
11
An easy, level, and unobstructed path, often used metaphorically for a smooth journey or process.
经过多年的努力学习，他终于踏上了一条通往成功的坦途。
After years of diligent study, he finally embarked on a smooth path towards success.
12
frank and straightforward
他说话一向坦直，从不拐弯抹角
He always speaks frankly and straightforwardly, never beating around the bush.
More words with 坦
- shū舒tǎn坦comfortable and at ease
- tǎn坦yán言speak frankly, state frankly
- píng平tǎn坦flat, level
- bù不píng平tǎn坦uneven, bumpy
- lìng令tǎn坦Lingtan (a given name), to make frank
- ài爱yīn因sī斯tǎn坦Einstein
- tǎn坦bái白cóng从kuān宽Leniency for confession, Confession brings leniency
- tǎn坦chéng诚xiāng相dài待Be open and honest, Be candid
- tǎn坦rán然miàn面duì对face with equanimity, face calmly
- píng平tǎn坦dì地dài带flat area, flat ground
- tǎn坦rán然chǔ处zhī之Take it in stride, Face it calmly
- tǎn坦rán然tài态dù度Calm attitude, Composed attitude
- tán坦tǎn坦dàng荡dàng荡Open and aboveboard, Frank and straightforward
- zhèng正zhí直tǎn坦dàng荡Honest and open, Upright and candid
- ài爱pō泼sī斯tǎn坦Epstein
- xīn心dì地tǎn坦dàng荡open-hearted, frank
Idioms with 坦
- jīn襟huái怀tǎn坦bái白open and straightforward
- shū舒shū舒tan坦tǎn坦comfortable and at ease
- xiōng胸huái怀tǎn坦bái白open and aboveboard
- tǎn坦dàng荡rú如dǐ砥extremely flat and wide
- zhèng正dào道tǎn坦tú途a smooth and correct path
- tǎn坦fù腹dōng东chuáng床distinguished son-in-law
- dōng东chuáng床tǎn坦fù腹an unconventional and excellent son-in-law
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Open the tool →Questions about 坦
What does 坦 mean in Chinese?
坦 (tǎn) means “Wide and flat” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 坦?
坦 is pronounced tǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 坦 have?
坦 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 坦?
坦 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 土. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 坦?
The radical of 坦 is 土, and 坦 is a phono-semantic compound.