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tán
Radical: 木 17 strokes
Meaning: sandalwood
💡 Think 'tan' wood: sandalwood's tan color and its use in tanning incense.
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檀 (tán) meaning in English —

In a tranquil temple in Hangzhou, the scent of sandalwood (檀香) wafts from burning incense, creating a serene atmosphere. 檀 (tán) refers to sandalwood, a fragrant wood used in carvings and incense. Its radical 木 indicates wood, while the phonetic 亶 hints at pronunciation. Culturally, sandalwood symbolizes purity and spirituality in Buddhism.

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