HSK 4, v, 9 strokes, radical 见, rank #29350, Very Hard
览
lǎn
to view
HSK 4, v, 9 strokes, radical 见, rank #29350, Very Hard
览
lǎn
to read
HSK 4, v, 9 strokes, radical 见, rank #29350, Very Hard
览
lǎn
to look over, to inspect, to view, to perceive
HSK 4, v, 9 strokes, radical 见, rank #29350, Very Hard
lǎn(lan3) T3
1to look at
2to view
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March 24, 2026
览(覽)lǎn(lan3)
The character 览 (lǎn) means 'to look at' or 'to view.' It is commonly used in contexts where someone inspects or reads something, such as looking over documents or viewing art. This character often conveys a sense of careful observation or examination.
Strokes9Radical见Frequency#29350DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of 览 is often associated with appreciation of art and literature, emphasizing the value placed on careful observation and understanding, especially in traditional settings like museums or during literary readings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person standing on a high cliff, looking down at a vast landscape. The character 览 resembles a person gazing out (the horizontal line at the top is like the horizon), and the 'l' sound in 'lǎn' can remind you of 'land' as they survey the land below.
Meanings of 览
lǎn(lan3)
1to look at
2to view
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About 览
览Simplified
覽Traditional
9Strokes
见Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#29350Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4
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Quick Contrast
观 (guān) - use 览 (lǎn) when emphasizing careful observation, while 观 (guān) is broader and can imply general viewing or watching.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person standing on a high cliff, looking down at a vast landscape. The character 览 resembles a person gazing out (the horizontal line at the top is like the horizon), and the 'l' sound in 'lǎn' can remind you of 'land' as they survey the land below.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of the context in which you use 览, as it is more formal than just '看' (kàn, to see). It often appears in written language, such as in titles of articles or exhibitions. A common collocation is '浏览' (liú lǎn, to browse).
HSK Study Tips
Although 览 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be helpful to connect it with words like '看' (kàn) and '读' (dú) at the HSK 1-3 levels. Focus on its usage in reading and viewing contexts to enrich your vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of 览 is often associated with appreciation of art and literature, emphasizing the value placed on careful observation and understanding, especially in traditional settings like museums or during literary readings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 览 with 看 (kàn), using it in casual conversation incorrectly. For instance, saying '我去览书' (wǒ qù lǎn shū) instead of '我去看书' (wǒ qù kàn shū) is incorrect; the latter is more appropriate for casual reading.
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Grammar Patterns of 览
览 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
There are free buses around the resort and plenty of nightlife.
7
几个观光客在匆匆游览。
jī gè guān guāng kè zài cōng cōng yóu lǎn。
A few tourists were buzzing about.
8
您也可以乘坐配有视频设备的现代化长途汽车游览那处遗址。
nín yě kě yǐ chéng zuò pèi yǒu shì pín shè bèi de xiàn dài huà cháng tú qì chē yóu lǎn nà chǔ yí zhǐ。
You can also tour the site on modern coaches equipped with videos.
9
我想我得快速浏览一下最近发生的事情。
wǒ xiǎng wǒ dé kuài sù liú lǎn yī xià zuì jìn fā shēng de shì qíng。
I thought I'dhave a quick flick through some recent issues.
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也许，您乐意去游览一下伦敦。
yě xǔ， ， nín lè yì qù yóu lǎn yī xià lún。
Perhaps you would like to pay a visit to London.
Cultural Notes for 览
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the act of 览 is often associated with appreciation of art and literature, emphasizing the value placed on careful observation and understanding, especially in traditional settings like museums or during literary readings.
Word Family of 览
Compounds3
榄lan3olive
缆lan3cable, hawser, heavy-duty rope
揽lan3to grasp; to monopolize; to seize
Words Containing This Character20
展览zhǎnlǎnto exhibit展覽
浏览liúlǎnto skim over瀏覽
游览yóulǎnto tour遊覽
博览会bólǎnhuìexposition博覽會
展览会zhǎnlǎnhuìshow展覽會
览lǎnto view覽
展览馆exhibition hall展覽館
博览to read extensively博覽
一览无余a panoramic view一覽無餘
阅览室yuèlǎnshìreading room閱覽室
浏览器liúlǎnqìbrowser (software)瀏覽器
一览an overview一覽
一览无遗be plainly visible一覽無遺
阅览to read閱覽
预览preview預覽
饱览to look intensively飽覽
观览to view觀覽
浏览量page views瀏覽量
纵览panoramic view縱覽
概览general overview概覽
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 览
No, 览 is more formal and is typically used in written contexts or when describing a careful inspection.
Common phrases include '浏览' (liú lǎn, to browse) and '参观览' (cān guān lǎn, to visit and view).
It's not commonly used in everyday speech; it's more prevalent in written language or formal contexts.
