Pinyin "tan3"

In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "tan3" is split up into two parts: "t" and "an3". You can visit the Pinyin index to see how other Pinyin syllables are split up into initials and finals.

Mnemonics for Pinyin initial "t"

T is for Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee.

Mnemonics for Pinyin final "an3"

In the anthill's living room.

Characters pronounced tan3

坦

tǎn = t + an3

flat / open-hearted / level / smooth

坦 = 土 + 旦 : Tecumseh (t) is finishing the new floor in the anthill (an3). He prepared a traditional floor made out of earth (土) and is finishing it with a mug (旦). He is hammering the floor smooth and level (坦) using the mug.

毯

tǎn = t + an3

blanket / rug

毯 = 毛 + 炎 : Tecumseh (t) had too much in the anthill (an3), got the itis (炎) and now he just wants to lie down. He lies down on the woolen carpet (毯) because its many hairs (毛) make it so comfortable.

袒

襢

tǎn = t + an3

old variant of 袒[tan3]

袒

tǎn = t + an3

to bare

钽

鉭

tǎn = t + an3

tantalum (chemistry)

忐