how to write tan(have an insatiable desire for) in chinese

贪

pinyintān
radicals贝Stroke count8
eanglish meaninghave an insatiable desire for; be greedy for; hanker for; seek; corrupt; venal; greedy; avaricious

Stroke order of the Chinese character "贪" (tan)

Handwriting

v. （欲望不满足; 求多） have an insatiable desire for; be greedy for:

1. 贪财
be greedy for money;

2. 贪玩
be too fond of play

v. （片面追求; 贪图） hanker for [after]; seek; covet:

1. 贪便宜
keen on gaining petty gains

adj. （贪污） corrupt; venal

adj. （贪心） greedy; avaricious:

1. 贪念
covetous thoughts;

2. 你可真贪。
You are indeed greedy.