Definitions

tán (noun) platform; altar; raised terrace
tán (noun) earthen jar

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "坛" derives from the traditional form "壇", which initially denoted a ritual altar or elevated platform. Structurally, the simplified "坛" combines the earth radical (土) with the component "云" (yún), while "壇" pairs earth with "亶" (dǎn). Its meaning broadened from ceremonial sites to include any forum or arena for public discourse. Additionally, "坛" acquired the sense of a jar or urn, a meaning absorbed from the traditional characters "罈" and "壜" when they were simplified to the same form.

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公园里有一个美丽的花

Gōngyuán lǐ yǒu yīgè měilì de huātán.

There is a beautiful flower bed in the park.

他在论上发表了意见。

Tā zài lùntán shàng fābiǎo le yìjiàn.

He expressed his opinion on the forum.

是北京的著名景点。

Tiāntán shì Běijīng de zhùmíng jǐngdiǎn.

The Temple of Heaven is a famous attraction in Beijing.

这个祭的历史很悠久。

Zhège jìtán de lìshǐ hěn yōujiǔ.

This altar has a very long history.

她负责管理公司的论板块。

Tā fùzé guǎnlǐ gōngsī de lùntán bǎnkuài.

She is responsible for managing the company's forum section.

我们在花周围种了许多花草。

Wǒmen zài huātán zhōuwéi zhòngle xǔduō huācǎo.

We planted many flowers and plants around the flower bed.

互联网论促进了信息的交流。

Hùliánwǎng lùntán cùjìnle xìnxī de jiāoliú.

Internet forums facilitate the exchange of information.

考古学家发现了古代祭祀用的祭

Kǎogǔ xuéjiā fāxiànle gǔdài jìsì yòng de jìtán.

Archaeologists discovered an ancient altar used for sacrifices.