Chinese
tán
Meaning: to play (a stringed musical instrument)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

彈
弹

Example sentences

She likes playing the piano.
她從小就開始學習彈鋼琴。
她从小就开始学习弹钢琴。
She has been learning to play the piano since she was a child.
她從小就開始學習彈鋼琴。
她从小就开始学习弹钢琴。
She started learning to play the piano from a young age.
他在閒暇時喜歡彈吉他自彈自唱。
他在闲暇时喜欢弹吉他自弹自唱。
He likes to play the guitar and sing to himself in his spare time.

Usage Notes

Used specifically for playing stringed instruments like the piano or guitar by striking or plucking.

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