HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
坛 — altar
- Reading
- tán
- Meaning
- altar; forum; jar
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
坛 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is tán and it means altar; forum; jar. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
坛 appears in everyday chinese words such as 坛 (altar, arena, jar) and 论坛 (forum, bulletin board).
Chinese words containing 坛
Frequently asked questions
What does 坛 mean in Chinese?
坛 means altar; forum; jar in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 坛 read?
坛 is read tán. Reading it inside real words — 坛 and 论坛 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 坛 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 坛 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 坛 in a word?
A common word containing 坛 is 坛 (tán) — "altar, arena, jar". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 坛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 坛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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