坛

• 拼音: tán
• 汉字拆解: 坛 = 土 (earth) + 云 (cloud, phonetic)

含义

Altar; platform; forum; circle (of a particular field). Also: a jar or jug.

Multiple meanings: (1) raised platform for ceremonies (祭坛, altar); (2) forum or arena (论坛, forum; 文坛, literary world); (3) earthenware jar (坛子). Context determines meaning.

例句

1. 天坛是北京最著名的古建筑之一，每年吸引大量游客。
2. 他在文坛沉寂多年后，最近又推出了新作。
3. 奶奶用坛子腌了一坛酸菜，过年的时候吃特别香。

用法指南

语境: cultural, literary, everyday

语气: varied

正确说法

• 他是体坛名将。(He's a famous figure in the sports world.)
• 论坛上讨论很热烈。(The discussion on the forum is very lively.)

错误说法

• 混淆'坛'和'谈' (坛 tan2 and 谈 tan2 sound the same but have different meanings)

起源与历史

Originally referred to a raised earthen platform for rituals. Extended to forums/circles and earthenware containers.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal