贪
贪 (tān) · greedy
8 strokesTop–bottom
贪 (tān) means “greedy”. It is made of 今 + 贝 and has 8 strokes.
Break 贪 into its parts
What 贪 is made of
- 今 jīn — modern
- 人 rén — person
- 贝 bèi — sea shell
- 冂 — frame
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 人 rén — person
- 冂 — frame
贪 stroke order
Example sentences with 贪婪
狼用贪婪的眼睛看着小羊。Láng yòng tānlán de yǎnjing kànzhe xiǎoyáng.The wolf looked at the lamb with greedy eyes.
他对钱非常贪婪。Tā duì qián fēicháng tānlán.He is very greedy for money.
Words with 贪
Also built with 今
Quick facts
| Pinyin | tān |
|---|---|
| Meaning | greedy |
| Strokes | 8 |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 贪
What does 贪 mean?
贪 (tān) means “greedy”.
How many strokes does 贪 have?
贪 has 8 strokes.
What parts make up 贪?
贪 is made of 今 (modern) and 贝 (sea shell).
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