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罱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
罱lǎnfishing netv, 14 strokes, radical 罒
lǎn(lan3) T3
  1. 1fishing net
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March 24, 2026

罱lǎn(lan3)

The character 罱 (lǎn) refers to a type of fishing net used primarily in traditional fishing practices. It is often associated with methods of catching fish in rivers or lakes and highlights a connection to local fishing cultures.

Strokes14Radical罒
Cultural Note

Fishing with nets like 罱 has deep roots in Chinese culture, particularly in rural areas where fishing is a traditional livelihood. Festivals celebrating fishing practices often feature demonstrations of using such nets.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large net (罱) stretched out over a river, with a fisherman (the radical 罒, which relates to nets) trying to catch fish. The sound 'lǎn' can remind you of 'lantern' as both are used to guide the way, just like the net guides fish into its catch.

Meanings of 罱

lǎn(lan3)
1fishing net
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About 罱

罱Simplified
14Strokes
罒Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 罱

Usage Notes

This term is more commonly used in specific regional dialects or contexts related to fishing. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; context is key to understanding its meaning. It is generally informal and used in everyday conversation about fishing.

HSK Study Tips

Although 罱 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding this character can enhance your comprehension of related terms in fishing contexts. Focus on the radicals and components to help remember its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 罱 with other fishing-related terms, leading to incorrect usage. For example, using 罱 when referring to a fishing rod (鱼竿 yúgān) is incorrect; remember that 罱 specifically means 'net'.

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Pronunciation of 罱

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Etymology of 罱

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

net

Semantic (meaning)罒
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Phonetic (sound)南
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Case file: 罱

  1. 1The meaning half罒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half南 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaynet
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 罱?

Decomposition of 罱

IDS Structure⿱罒南
罱Full Character
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罒wang3
top
南Nan2
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 罱?

How to say fishing net in Chinese

“fishing net” in Chinese is罱lǎn

The character 罱 (lǎn) refers to a type of fishing net used primarily in traditional fishing practices. It is often associated with methods of catching fish in rivers or lakes and highlights a connection to local fishing cultures.

When to use 罱

This term is more commonly used in specific regional dialects or contexts related to fishing. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; context is key to understanding its meaning. It is generally informal and used in everyday conversation about fishing.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 罱 with other fishing-related terms, leading to incorrect usage. For example, using 罱 when referring to a fishing rod (鱼竿 yúgān) is incorrect; remember that 罱 specifically means 'net'.

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罱

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Frequently Asked Questions about 罱

It's not widely used in everyday conversation but may appear in specific contexts related to fishing.

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