How to write 谭

谭 譚 tán 1. Same as “谈”, to talk. [En.] talk 2. Surname. [En.] surname 〈动〉 【本义】: Same as “谈”, to speak. 【造字法】: Pictophonetic; composed of the radical “言” (speech) and phonetic component “覃”. 1. Same as the original meaning ([En.] talk) 【Example】 - "夫子何不谭我于王。" (Zhuangzi, Zeyang): "Why don't you discuss [this] with the king?" 【Usage】 - 如: 谭笑 (talk and laugh); 谭艺 (discuss literature and arts); 谭说 (discuss; talk about); 谭吐 (the way of expressing oneself when speaking); 谭助 (talking points); 谭言微中 (speaking subtly and hitting the nail on the head). 2. To have an effect on ([En.] have an effect on) 【Example】 - "不称而祀谭，次祖。犯诅渝盟，伤言。" (Guanzi): “It is unworthy to worship the Ancestor Tan without a name, as it will violate the oath and hurt the words.” 〈形〉 宏大，广大 (【英】：big) 【Example】 - "富恭有本能图，修业居久而谭。" (Da Dai Li Ji): “The rich and respectful can plan, and their achievements grow extensive with time.” Wang Pinzhen interprets: “According to Guangyun: ‘谭, meaning vast.’ Prosperity results from diligent effort.” 〈名〉 1. Same as “谈”, opinion on public affairs; views on politics ([En.] opinion on public affairs; views on politics) 【Example】 - "此老生之常谭。" (Chen Shou, Records of the Three Kingdoms): “This is the usual discourse of the elder.” 2. Name of an ancient state ([En.] Tan state). Located near present-day Donglongshan Town, Jinan City, Shandong Province. Destroyed by Qi in 684 BC. 3. Surname. 4. See also xún.