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

Q: What does 拦 (lán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拦 (lán) means "to block; to stop". with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拦 stroke by stroke?

拦 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拦 and 㧜?

拦 (lán) and 㧜 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 拦?

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

Q: What common words use 拦?

Common words containing 拦 include: 拦住 (lán zhù) — to stop; to hold back; 阻拦 (zǔ lán) — to stop; to obstruct; 拦路 (lán lù) — to block the way.

How to Write 拦

The character 拦 (lán) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

拦 is pronounced lán in Mandarin Chinese. It means to block; to stop.

Common Words with 拦

拦住 lán zhù

to stop; to hold back

阻拦 zǔ lán

to stop; to obstruct

拦路 lán lù

to block the way

Example Sentences

快拦住那个人。

kuài lán zhù nà ge rén

Stop that person quickly.

谁也阻拦不了他。

shuí yě zǔ lán bù liǎo tā

No one can stop him.

前面有人拦路。

qián miàn yǒu rén lán lù

Someone is blocking the road ahead.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拦 (lán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拦

What does 拦 (lán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拦 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拦?

What common words use 拦?

How to Write 拦 (lán)