COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 栏 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 兰 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 栏 (lán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fence
lánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
lán
栏
fence
Common words
lán gān
栏杆
railing; banister
lán mù
栏目
regular column or segment (in a publication or broadcast program); program (TV or radio)
zhuān lán
专栏
special column
lán
栏
fence; railing; hurdle; column or box (of text or other data)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 栏
Say “lán” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 栏
Common words and phrases
lán gān
railing; banister
lán mù
regular column or segment (in a publication or broadcast program); program (TV or radio)
zhuān lán
special column
lán
fence; railing; hurdle; column or box (of text or other data)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“栏”。
Zhège zì shì “lán”.
This character is “栏”.
我正在学习“栏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lán” zì.
I am learning the character “栏”.
请写一遍“栏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lán”.
Please write “栏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 栏?
栏 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 栏 (lán) mean?
栏 (lán) means fence.
What is the radical of 栏?
The radical of 栏 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.