Word: 痰 (tán) 痰 dictionary entry tán phlegm; spittle Full dictionary entry for 痰 Example sentences using 痰 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他咳嗽得厉害，还带着痰。 Tā késou de lìhai, hái dàizhe tán. He coughs badly and is bringing up phlegm too. 他咳嗽，还吐了很多痰。 Tā késou, hái tǔle hěn duō tán. He is coughing and has brought up a lot of phlegm.