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

Q: What does 澜 (lán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 澜 (lán) means "Billows / Large waves". with 15 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 澜 stroke by stroke?

澜 has 15 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 澜 and 溏?

澜 (lán) and 溏 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 澜?

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

Q: What common words use 澜?

Common words containing 澜 include: 波澜 (bō lán) — Great waves; billows (often metaphorical).; 狂澜 (kuáng lán) — Raging waves or a desperate situation.; 波澜壮阔 (bō lán zhuàng kuò) — Magnificent; grand and spectacular..

How to Write 澜

The character 澜 (lán) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

澜 is pronounced lán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Billows / Large waves.

Common Words with 澜

波澜 bō lán

Great waves; billows (often metaphorical).

狂澜 kuáng lán

Raging waves or a desperate situation.

波澜壮阔 bō lán zhuàng kuò

Magnificent; grand and spectacular.

Example Sentences

心中起了波澜。

xīn zhōng qǐ le bō lán

Waves of emotion rose in the heart.

他力挽狂澜。

tā lì wǎn kuáng lán

He turned the tide.

景色波澜壮阔。

jǐng sè bō lán zhuàng kuò

The scenery is magnificent and surging.

Similar Characters

溏 táng

源 yuán

溘 kè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 澜

What does 澜 (lán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 澜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 澜 and 溏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 澜?

What common words use 澜?

How to Write 澜 (lán)