弹

tán

to play (a string instrument); to pluck

Dictionary entry

to pluck (a string); to play (a string instrument); to spring or leap

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弹

See it in sentences

弟弟在学弹琴。

Dìdi zài xué tán qín.

English

The little brother is learning to play an instrument.

她会弹这首歌。

Tā huì tán zhè shǒu gē.

English

She can play this song.

Goes with

  • 弹琴play the piano
  • 会弹琴can play the piano
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