HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
坦 — flat
- Reading
- tǎn
- Meaning
- flat; smooth; frank; open
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
坦 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is tǎn and it means flat; smooth; frank; open. 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.
坦 appears in everyday chinese words such as 坦克 (tank (military vehicle)), 坦然 (calm, undisturbed) and 坦率 (frank, blunt).
Chinese words containing 坦
Frequently asked questions
What does 坦 mean in Chinese?
坦 means flat; smooth; frank; open in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 坦 read?
坦 is read tǎn. Reading it inside real words — 坦克 and 坦然 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 坦 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 坦 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 坦 in a word?
A common word containing 坦 is 坦克 (tǎnkè) — "tank (military vehicle)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 坦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 坦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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