dàn ㄉㄢˋ daan6 HSK 5

  • crossball
  • bullet
  • shot
  • shell
  • ball

tán ㄊㄢˊ daan6 高階級 · Level 4

  • to pluck (a string)
  • to play (a string instrument)
  • to spring or leap
  • to shoot (e.g. with a catapult)
  • (of cotton) to fluff or tease
  • to flick
  • to flip
  • to accuse
  • to impeach
  • elastic (of materials)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 弹 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 散彈槍! Shotgun!
  • 我弹钢琴。 I play the piano.
  • 俺不弹钢琴。 I do not play the piano.
  • 誰在彈吉他? Who is playing the guitar?
  • 我想彈吉他。 I want to play the guitar.

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