(bound form) to sigh; to lament

(bound form) To exhale deeply to express sadness, frustration, or exhaustion; to sigh. Often used in 叹气 tàn​qì.

a literary exclamation used to express deep emotion such as admiration or grief

(bound form) To exclaim or cry out in admiration, surprise, or praise. Often used in 赞叹 zàn​tàn.