What does 拦 mean in Chinese?

拦 (lán) means "Stop" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 6.

How do you write 拦?

Use the interactive stroke-order tool to see how 拦 is written.

What is the radical of 拦?

Radical information for 拦 is being updated.

How many strokes does 拦 have?

Stroke count information for 拦 is being updated.

What HSK level is 拦?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 拦 is a character to recognise at HSK 6 and to write by hand at HSK 6.

拦 (lán): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

拦

lán

Stop

HSK 6 character

Quick Answer

拦 (lán) means "Stop" with HSK 6 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 拦 →Animated stroke-order for 拦 →

Pronunciation

lán

Meaning

Primary: Stop

Basic info

Pinyin	lán
Meanings	Stop
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 6, write by hand at HSK 6
Frequency	#1774 most common

Example sentences

保安拦住了想要进入大楼的陌生人询问身份。
Bǎo'ān lán zhù le xiǎng yào jìnrù dàlóu de mòshēngrén xúnwèn shēnfèn.
Security stopped the stranger trying to enter the building to inquire about identity.
From 拦 (HSK 6)

Words containing 拦

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
拦	lán	Stop	HSK 6

On the new HSK 6 exam

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拦

lán