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阆 Stroke Order — How to Write 阆

Stroke Order

阆 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 门, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

阆 Radical and Character Components

Components:门良

阆 is an ideographic compound. A lofty 良 gate 门; 良 also provides the pronunciation.

Radical: 门 + 7 more strokes

阆 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • láng
  • làng

Meanings of 阆 in Chinese

1

láng阆

When pronounced 'láng' and used in the compound 'kānglàng' (闶阆), it refers to a vast, spacious, or boundless area, often associated with a grand gate, a large hall, or an expansive structure, drawing its primary meaning from 'kāng' (闶).
古老的城门高耸,气势恢宏,仿佛一座巨大的闶阆。
The ancient city gate stood towering, majestic and grand, like a massive 'kānglàng'.
2

làng阆

Langzhong, a place name in Sichuan Province.
阆中是一座历史悠久的文化名城。
Langzhong is a famous historical and cultural city.
Lofty and imposing, referring to the appearance of a high and grand gate.
古老的城墙上,那扇阆然的大门依然巍峨。
On the ancient city wall, that high and grand gate still stands majestically.
Refers to a vast or spacious area, often implying a sense of emptiness or openness.
高大的城墙内,是阆阔的庭院
Inside the tall city walls, there was a vast and spacious courtyard.
A dry moat, a city trench without water.
古城周围有一道干涸的阆,见证了岁月的流逝。
The ancient city was surrounded by a dry moat, witnessing the passage of time.

Common Words and Phrases with 阆

1
làng阆yuàn苑
A mythical fairy land or Elysium, the legendary dwelling place of immortals, often used in classical literature to refer to imperial gardens or palaces.
这座古老的园林,亭台楼阁错落有致,花木扶疏,宛如人间阆苑
This ancient garden, with its scattered pavilions and towers, and lush flowers and trees, is like a celestial garden on Earth.

More words with 阆

  • làng阆zhōng中Langzhong
  • kāng闶láng阆Vast, Spacious
  • láng阆mén门Langmen, Lang Gate

Idioms with 阆

  • làng阆yuàn苑yáo瑶tái台Magnificent celestial garden and jade terrace
  • làng阆yuàn苑qióng琼lóu楼magnificent palace or celestial dwelling
  • yáo瑶chí池làng阆yuàn苑mythical celestial garden
  • yáo瑶tái台làng阆yuàn苑celestial garden or ethereal palace

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Questions about 阆

What does 阆 mean in Chinese?

阆 (láng) means “When pronounced 'láng' and used in the compound 'kānglàng' (闶阆), it refers to a vast, spacious, or boundless area, often associated with a grand gate, a large hall, or an expansive structure, drawing its primary meaning from 'kāng' (闶)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 阆?

阆 has 2 pronunciations: láng, làng.

How many strokes does 阆 have?

阆 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 阆?

阆 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 门. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 阆?

The radical of 阆 is 门, and 阆 is an ideographic compound.

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