坛
tán
Meaning
- (bound form) (sporting, literary etc) circles; world
- earthen jar
- altar
- platform; rostrum
Definition
一种口小腹大的陶器或瓷器容器；也指古代举行祭祀、誓师等大典用的土筑高台；也指文艺、体育等领域。
A jar or pot with a small opening and a large belly, typically made of pottery or porcelain; also refers to an earthen platform used for ceremonies such as sacrifices or oath-taking in ancient times; also refers to fields such as literature, sports, etc.
Usage
常用于表示容器、祭祀台或特定领域，可组词如‘坛子’、‘天坛’、‘文坛’、‘论坛’。
Commonly used to denote a container, an altar, or a specific field; can form words such as '坛子' (jar), '天坛' (Temple of Heaven), '文坛' (literary circles), '论坛' (forum).
Examples
- 1 妈妈腌了一坛咸菜。（Mom pickled a jar of salted vegetables.）
- 2 天坛是明清皇帝祭天的地方。（The Temple of Heaven was where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped heaven.）
- 3 他在文坛上享有盛誉。（He enjoys a high reputation in literary circles.）
- 4 中国体坛涌现了许多优秀运动员。（Many outstanding athletes have emerged in Chinese sports circles.）
- 5 我们举办了一个论坛讨论环保问题。（We held a forum to discuss environmental issues.）
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