Learn a Chinese Character - 痰 (Tán) - Phlegm

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 疒 (sickness radical)

Stroke Count: 13 (13 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 疒 + 炎 (sickness + flame)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: Tán (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

痰 means "phlegm" or "sputum" in Chinese.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 痰盂 (tán yú) - spittoon
• 化痰 (huà tán) - resolve phlegm

5. Grammar & Usage (语法用法)

痰 is used as a noun to describe phlegm.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

痰在中国传统医学中被视为重要的病理指标。

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

记住"疒"表示疾病，"炎"表示炎症，合起来表示"痰"。