tàn ㄊㄢˋ taan3 HSK 7-9

  • carbon (chemistry)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 碳 (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

  • Tom不知道碳和煤的差別。 Tom does not know the difference between charcoal and carbon.
  • 碳酸氫鈉通常被稱為小蘇打。 Sodium bicarbonate is commonly known as baking soda.
  • 树木排出氧气,吸收二氧化碳。 Trees give off oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.
  • 湯姆告訴我他不喜歡碳酸飲料。 Tom told me that he doesn't like carbonated drinks.
  • 你对复合碳水化合物有什么了解吗? Do you know anything about complex carbohydrates?

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