兰 (lán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 兰 (lán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 兰 (lán) means "Orchid". with 5 strokes and the radical 丷.

Q: How do you write 兰 stroke by stroke?

兰 has 5 strokes. The radical is 丷. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 兰 and 关?

兰 (lán) and 关 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 兰?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 丷. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 兰?

Common words containing 兰 include: 兰花 (lán huā) — Orchid; 荷兰 (hé lán) — The Netherlands; 木兰 (mù lán) — Magnolia; Mulan.

How to Write 兰

The character 兰 (lán) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丷 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

兰 is pronounced lán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Orchid.

Common Words with 兰

兰花 lán huā

Orchid

荷兰 hé lán

The Netherlands

木兰 mù lán

Magnolia; Mulan

Example Sentences

兰花很漂亮。

lán huā hěn piào liàng

Orchids are very beautiful.

他是荷兰人。

tā shì hé lán rén

He is Dutch.

我喜欢花木兰。

wǒ xǐ huān huā mù lán

I like Mulan.

Similar Characters

关 guān

兴 xīng

Practice Writing 兰 (lán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 兰

What does 兰 (lán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 兰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 兰 and 关?

What mistakes do learners make writing 兰?

What common words use 兰?

How to Write 兰 (lán)