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弹 (tán): to play , to spring

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 4verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to play , to spring
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 4
Strokes: 11

Full definitions

to pluck (a string)
to play (a string instrument)
to spring or leap
to shoot
(of cotton) to fluff or tease
to flick
to flip
to accuse
to impeach
elastic (of materials)
to pluck (a string)
to play (a string instrument)
to shoot
to flick

Chinese explanation

用手指拨动或敲击乐器的弦，使乐器发出声音，如弹琴、弹吉他
也指用手或工具拨动、弹击其他东西，如弹钢琴、弹棉花。

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