COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 烂 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 兰 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 烂 (làn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
soft; mushy
lànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
làn
烂
soft; mushy
Common words
càn làn
灿烂
to glitter; brilliant; splendid
fǔ làn
腐烂
to rot; to putrefy; (fig.) corrupt
làn
烂
soft; mushy; well-cooked and soft; to rot; to decompose; rotten
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 烂
Say “làn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
càn làn
to glitter; brilliant; splendid
fǔ làn
to rot; to putrefy; (fig.) corrupt
làn
soft; mushy; well-cooked and soft; to rot; to decompose; rotten
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“烂”。
Zhège zì shì “làn”.
This character is “烂”.
我正在学习“烂”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “làn” zì.
I am learning the character “烂”.
请写一遍“烂”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “làn”.
Please write “烂” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 烂?
烂 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 烂 (làn) mean?
烂 (làn) means soft; mushy.
What is the radical of 烂?
The radical of 烂 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.