Mnemonic comic for 坦
Mnemonic
Tecumseh (t) is finishing the new floor in the anthill (an3). He prepared a traditional floor made out of earth (土) and is finishing it with a mug (旦). He is hammering the floor smooth and level (坦) using the mug.
Comments
坦 character breakdown
Tu (ethnic group) / surname Tu
earth / dust / clay / local / indigenous / crude opium / unsophisticated / one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1]
dawn / morning / daybreak / day / dan, female roles in Chinese opera (traditionally played by specialized male actors)