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栏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
栏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
栏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
栏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
栏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
栏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
栏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
栏 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

栏 Stroke Order — How to Write 栏

Stroke Order

栏 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.

栏 Radical and Character Components

Components:木兰

栏 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (wood) carries the meaning, while 兰 indicates the sound.

Radical: 木 + 5 more strokes

栏 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • lán

Meanings of 栏 in Chinese

1

lán栏

A barrier or railing, such as a balustrade, used to block or separate.
河边的栏杆可以防止人们掉入水中。
The railing by the river can prevent people from falling into the water.
A pen or enclosure for keeping livestock, such as cattle or horses.
牛在牛栏里休息。
The cattle are resting in the cow pen.
A section, column, or segment in a publication (e.g., newspaper, magazine) or broadcast (e.g., TV, radio) dedicated to specific content; also refers to a part of a page.
我喜欢看这个栏目里介绍的新菜谱。
I like to read the new recipes introduced in this section.
Refers to grids or lines on paper, books, or fabric, often for organization or writing guidance, similar to 'lined paper'.
这种纸张带有印刷好的横栏，方便书写。
This kind of paper comes with pre-printed horizontal lines, which is convenient for writing.
A section or column in a form, table, or interface, used to categorize or group information.
请在右侧的搜索栏中输入关键词。
Please enter keywords in the search bar on the right.

Common Words and Phrases with 栏

1
lán栏gān杆
A railing, balustrade, or banister, consisting of a handrail and posts, forming a protective barrier.
孩子们在公园的桥上，好奇地望着下面的流水，小手紧紧地抓着栏杆。
The children on the park bridge curiously watched the flowing water below, their small hands tightly gripping the railing.
2
lán栏mù目
a column or section in a newspaper or magazine
这份报纸新设了一个健康生活栏目，每周分享养生小贴士。
This newspaper has a newly established health and wellness column that shares lifestyle tips every week.
3
lán栏shǔn楯
A balustrade or railing.
亭子的四周环绕着精美的木质栏楯，供游人凭倚远眺。
The pavilion is surrounded by exquisite wooden railings, allowing visitors to lean and gaze into the distance.
4
lán栏shān栅
A fence or barrier made of criss-crossed wooden sticks.
村子里家家户户的院子都用木头栏栅围了起来，显得古朴而自然。
In the village, every household's yard was enclosed with wooden fences, appearing rustic and natural.

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Idioms with 栏

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Questions about 栏

What does 栏 mean in Chinese?

栏 (lán) means “A barrier or railing” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 栏?

栏 is pronounced lán in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 栏 have?

栏 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 栏?

栏 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 栏?

The radical of 栏 is 木, and 栏 is a phono-semantic compound.