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弹
tán, dàn
Description
"弹"有两个读音：读"tán"的时候，意思是用手指弹东西，或者弹钢琴、吉他这样的乐器。
"弹" has two pronunciations: when read as "tán", it means to pluck something with fingers or play instruments like piano or guitar.
读"dàn"的时候，是名词，指子弹或者炸弹。
When read as "dàn", it is a noun meaning bullet or bomb.
Meanings
弹tán
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
她会弹钢琴。
She can play the piano.
弹tán
to flick or bounce with fingers
他用手指弹了一下球。
He flicked the ball with his finger.
弹dàn
bullet; bomb; shell
这里有很多子弹。
There are many bullets here.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
read tán for the verb (to play/flick), dàn for the noun (bullet/bomb).
- Etymology
originally a pellet-shooting bow; the two readings split action versus projectile.
In videos
“然后后来钢琴就不会弹了这样。”
“我关注他 因为我完全没办法弹吉他”
“我喜欢弹古筝我喜欢看历史书”
“嗯哦这就弹的像果冻一样”
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