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阑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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阑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

阑 Stroke Order — How to Write 阑

Stroke Order

阑 is written in 12 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.

阑 Radical and Character Components

Components:门柬

阑 is a phono-semantic compound: 门 (door) carries the meaning, while 柬 indicates the sound.

Radical: 门 + 9 more strokes

阑 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • lán

Meanings of 阑 in Chinese

1

lán阑

Same as '栏', referring to a railing, fence, or barrier.
小径两侧筑起了竹阑，蜿蜒伸向湖边。
Bamboo railings were built on both sides of the path, winding towards the lake.
To block; to obstruct; to stop (similar to 拦).
车子在路口被阑住了。
The car was blocked at the intersection.
Used in "阑干" (lán gān), an archaic term for a railing or balustrade, synonymous with "栏杆".
小桥流水，依着朱红的阑干，景色宜人。
A small bridge over flowing water, leaning against the vermilion railing, presents a delightful scenery.
to intrude or trespass, entering a place without permission
未经允许，请勿阑入私人领地。
Please do not trespass on private property without permission.
Residual, ending, or late; commonly used in phrases like 'deep night' or 'waning/fading'.
夜阑人静时，我喜欢独坐窗前，享受这份宁静。
When the night is deep and all is quiet, I like to sit alone by the window and enjoy this tranquility.

Common Words and Phrases with 阑

1
lán阑gān干
A railing or balustrade. It can also describe things that are criss-cross or flowing profusely, such as tears or ice.
她倚靠在阳台的木制阑干上，欣赏着远处的湖光山色。
She leaned against the wooden railing of the balcony, admiring the distant lake and mountain scenery.
2
lán阑jiàn槛
Banisters, balustrade, or railing.
他倚靠在湖边的阑槛上，欣赏着夕阳
He leaned against the balustrade by the lake, admiring the sunset.
3
lán阑rù入
To enter a place without permission; to gatecrash.
未经允许，请勿阑入私人区域。
Please do not trespass into private areas without permission.
4
lán阑wěi尾
The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch that projects from the large intestine.
他因为阑尾炎做了手术。
He had surgery because of appendicitis.
5
lán阑wěi尾yán炎
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, often characterized by pain in the lower right abdomen, sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
他因为急性阑尾炎被紧急送往医院手术。
He was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery due to acute appendicitis.

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Questions about 阑

What does 阑 mean in Chinese?

阑 (lán) means “Same as '栏'” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 阑?

阑 is pronounced lán in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 阑 have?

阑 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 阑?

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

What is the radical of 阑?

The radical of 阑 is 门, and 阑 is a phono-semantic compound.