譚 (tán) - Tan — a Chinese surname & also means 'to talk', 'discuss', or 'deep' in

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譚 · tán

Tan — a Chinese surname;

also means 'to talk', 'discuss', or 'deep' in classical usage.

Tan — a Chinese surnamealso means 'to talk', 'discuss', or 'deep' in

Usage highlights

Surname TanMr./Mrs. TanTan familyTo talk profoundlyAncient talkTan

Synonyms

  • 谈— to talk, discuss
  • 说— to speak, say

Antonyms

  • 默— silent, quiet
  • 静— still, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is Mr. Tan (谭先生).
  • They are discussing the plan (谈计划).
  • This is a profound theory (谭论).
  • The Tan family lives here (谭家).

Collocations

  • Surname Tan(谭姓)
  • Mr./Mrs. Tan(谭先生/谭女士)
  • Tan family(谭家)
  • To talk profoundly(谭论)
  • Ancient talk(古谭)
  • Tan-style(谭派)

Idioms

  • Talking profoundly and reasoning thoroughly(谭天说地)
  • Ancient discussions and modern talks(天方夜谭)
  • Deep and extensive discussion(高谭阔论)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 谭 is primarily used as a Chinese surname, ranking among the common surnames.
  • In classical Chinese, 谭 can mean 'to talk' or 'discuss', related to 谈.
  • The character also carries connotations of depth and profundity in literary contexts.
  • As a surname, it has historical roots in various regions of China.

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