Word: 炭 (tàn) 炭 dictionary entry tàn wood charcoal; coal Full dictionary entry for 炭 Example sentences using 炭 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 炭快烧完了，再加点吧。 Tàn kuài shāo wánle, zài jiādiǎn ba. The charcoal is almost burned out, so add some more. 烤肉的时候，要先把炭点着。 Kǎoròu de shíhou, yào xiān bǎ tàn diǎnzháo. When you barbecue, you have to light the charcoal first.