How to Write 阑
The character 阑 (lán) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
阑 is pronounced lán in Mandarin Chinese. It means late; end; railing.
Common Words with 阑
阑尾
lán wěi
appendix
夜阑
yè lán
Late at night
阑珊
lán shān
fading; coming to an end
Example Sentences
他得了阑尾炎。
tā dé le lán wěi yán
He got appendicitis.
夜阑人静的时候。
yè lán rén jìng de shí hòu
When the night is deep and all is quiet.
那人正在灯火阑珊处。
nà rén zhèng zài dēng huǒ lán shān chù
That person is where the lights are dim.
Practice Writing 阑 (lán)
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