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揽 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揽 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揽 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揽 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揽 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揽 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揽 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揽 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

揽 Stroke Order — How to Write 揽

Stroke Order

揽 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.

揽 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌览

揽 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 览 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 9 more strokes

揽 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • lǎn

Meanings of 揽 in Chinese

1

lǎn揽

To monopolize; to take sole control of.
他总是喜欢独揽所有重要事务，不愿放手。
He always likes to monopolize all important matters and is unwilling to let go.
To pull or take something/someone towards oneself; to undertake, monopolize, solicit, or attract.
这家餐厅经常推出优惠活动来招揽新顾客。
This restaurant often offers promotional activities to attract new customers.
To hold or embrace someone firmly, often taking them into one's arms or lap.
妈妈温柔地把孩子揽在怀里。
The mother gently held the child in her arms.
To take, gather, or encompass, often implying a grand scope or the appreciation of vast beauty or achievements, as in admiring scenery or achieving ambitious goals.
登上山顶，我们得以将整片壮丽景色尽收眼底，真可谓揽尽风光
Upon reaching the summit, we were able to take in the entire magnificent vista, truly capturing all the beautiful scenery.

Common Words and Phrases with 揽

1
lǎn揽gōng工
To work as a long-term hired hand; to take on work (especially as a laborer).
他年轻时为了生计，到邻村去揽工
When he was young, he went to a neighboring village to work as a hired hand to make a living.
2
lǎn揽kè客
To attract customers or patrons.
这家新开的餐馆为了揽客，推出了很多优惠活动。
This newly opened restaurant launched many promotional activities to attract customers.
3
lǎn揽quán权
arrogate power to oneself; grasp at authority
她虽然只是个部门主管，但能力很强，很快就在团队中揽权，主导了所有重要项目。
Although she was only a department head, she was very capable and quickly asserted her authority within the team, leading all important projects.
4
lǎn揽shèng胜
take in the beautiful scenery
游客们登上山顶，尽情揽胜，感受大自然的壮丽。
Tourists ascended the mountaintop, fully taking in the beautiful scenery and experiencing the grandeur of nature.

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Idioms with 揽

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Questions about 揽

What does 揽 mean in Chinese?

揽 (lǎn) means “To monopolize” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 揽?

揽 is pronounced lǎn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 揽 have?

揽 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 揽?

揽 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 揽?

The radical of 揽 is 扌, and 揽 is a phono-semantic compound.