覃 meaning and stroke order

tán

To reach, to spread to; deep, extensive

Strokes12
Pinyintán
ToneTone 2

How to write 覃, stroke by stroke

12 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.

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Meaning of 覃

Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.

tánsecond tone (rising)
  1. deep

How 覃 is built

Ideographic (compound meaning) character. From the east 早 to the west 覀 .

Radical: 覀 (west), shared by 6 characters on this site.

Characters that contain 覃

Learning 覃 makes these easier to recognize and write.

Questions about 覃

How many strokes are in 覃?

覃 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.

What does 覃 mean?

覃 (tán) means to reach, to spread to; deep, extensive.

How do you pronounce 覃?

覃 is pronounced tán, in the second tone (rising).

What is the radical of 覃?

The radical of 覃 is 覀, which carries the idea of "west". Dictionaries list 覃 under this radical.