缆 (lǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 缆 (lǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 缆 (lǎn) means "cable / thick rope". with 12 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缆 stroke by stroke?

缆 has 12 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缆 and 绠?

缆 (lǎn) and 绠 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 缆?

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

Q: What common words use 缆?

Common words containing 缆 include: 缆车 (lǎn chē) — cable car / gondola; 电缆 (diàn lǎn) — cable; 光缆 (guāng lǎn) — optical cable, fiber optic cable.

How to Write 缆

The character 缆 (lǎn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

缆 is pronounced lǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means cable / thick rope.

Common Words with 缆

缆车 lǎn chē

cable car / gondola

电缆 diàn lǎn

cable

光缆 guāng lǎn

optical cable, fiber optic cable

Example Sentences

我们坐缆车上山。

wǒ men zuò lǎn chē shàng shān

We take the cable car up the mountain.

工人们在铺设电缆。

gōng rén men zài pū shè diàn lǎn

Workers are laying cables.

网络光缆断了。

wǎng luò guāng lǎn duàn le

The network fiber optic cable is broken.

Similar Characters

绠 gěng

绡 xiāo

绢 juàn

Practice Writing 缆 (lǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缆

What does 缆 (lǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缆 and 绠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缆?

What common words use 缆?

How to Write 缆 (lǎn)