COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拦 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 兰 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 拦 (lán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to block sb's path
lánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lán
拦
to block sb's path
Common words
zǔ lán
阻拦
to stop; to obstruct
lán
拦
to block sb's path; to obstruct; to flag down (a taxi)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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拦
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 拦
Say “lán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 拦
Common words and phrases
zǔ lán
to stop; to obstruct
lán
to block sb's path; to obstruct; to flag down (a taxi)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拦?
拦 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 拦 (lán) mean?
拦 (lán) means to block sb's path.
What is the radical of 拦?
The radical of 拦 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.