阑
railing; block; end; enter/exit without permission
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
railing; balustrade; fence
literaryClassical Chinese equivalent of 栏, refers to railings or fences around terraces or balconies.
The carved railings and jade steps should still be there.
Leaning on the railing and looking into the distance
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Stone railings surround the garden
Red railings and green tiles
Jade steps and carved railings
verb
to block; to stop; to hinder
literaryClassical Chinese equivalent of 拦, meaning to block or prevent movement.
The elders vied to hold cattle and wine, blocking the road to present them.
The crowd could not be stopped.
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He forcefully rejected public opinion; no one could stop him.
He wanted to leave but was blocked.
Stop passing pedestrians
adjective
ending; approaching completion; drawing to a close
literaryDescribes time or seasons approaching their end.
At the end of the year and the depth of winter, all things wither.
In the quiet of deep night, facing a lonely lamp alone.
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When the wine was finished and the guests dispersed, all visitors had left.
Spring ends and flowers fade, summer is about to arrive.
Lying awake in deep night, listening to the wind and rain.
verb
to enter/exit without permission; to trespass
literaryRefers to entering or exiting a restricted area without proper authorization.
Those who trespass into the palace shall be beheaded.
Strictly prohibit unauthorized removal of state secrets.
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Do not allow unauthorized entry.
Those who cross the border without permission shall be punished according to law.
This person trespassed into a restricted area and has been arrested.