Chinese Character: 贪 (Tān - Greedy)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 贝 (shell/money radical)
Stroke Count: 8 (8 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 今 + 贝 (now + shell/money)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: Tān (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
贪 means "greedy" or "corrupt" in Chinese.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 贪污 (tān wū) - corruption
- 贪心 (tān xīn) - greedy
5. Grammar & Usage (语法用法)
贪 is used as an adjective to describe greediness.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
贪 is often used in Chinese idioms about moral corruption.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他太贪心了。(Tā tài tān xīn le.)
He is too greedy.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
记住"今"表示现在，"贝"表示钱财，合起来表示"贪"。