炭

tàn

wood charcoal

Dictionary entry

wood charcoal; coal

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炭

See it in sentences

炭火烧得很旺。

Tàn huǒ shāo de hěn wàng.

English

The charcoal fire burns brightly.

冬天卖炭的人少了。

Dōngtiān mài tàn de rén shǎo le.

English

Fewer people sell charcoal in winter.

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