English–Chinese
“altar” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintán
Example
大家在坛前祭拜。dà jiā zài tán qián jì bài
Everyone worships in front of the altar.
How to say “altar” in Chinese
“Altar” in Chinese is 坛 (tán).
A marked space that sets something important apart, either by raising it for view or enclosing it for storage.
Example sentences with 坛
孩子们把供品放在祭坛上。hái zi men bǎ gòng pǐn fàng zài jì tán shàng
The children placed the offerings on the altar.
Tips for using 坛
- English often separates altar, platform, forum, and jar into unrelated words, so grouping compounds by ritual, speech, discussion, or storage context helps reveal the intended meaning.