lán

literary
archaic

Meaning of

阑 means railing; balustrade; fence; to block; to stop; to hinder. Pronounced lán.

  • railing; balustrade; fence
  • to block; to stop; to hinder
  • ending; approaching completion; drawing to a close

Character Info

Radical
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Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Diāo
lán
yīng
yóu
zài
 

The carved railings and jade steps should still be there.

lán
yuǎn
tiào

Leaning on the railing and looking into the distance

Shí
lán
wéi
rào
zhe
huā
yuán

Stone railings surround the garden

Zhū
lán

Red railings and green tiles

diāo
lán

Jade steps and carved railings