Meanings of 闌
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 闌
Podcast: 闌
Podcast: 闌
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 闌
Think of a 'lan' (pronounced like 'lan') that protects you from falling off a balcony. The character 闌 has the radical 門 (door) which signifies its association with barriers or enclosures, while the 'lan' sound can remind you of a protective railing.
This character is typically used in written Chinese and may not be common in everyday conversation. Be cautious with its tone; 闌 (lán) has a flat tone that should not be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 闌干 (lán gān), meaning 'railing'.
闌 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it shares themes with words related to structure and safety found in HSK Level 4 and above. Students should focus on the character's components and how they relate to physical structures to help memorize it.
In Chinese architecture, 闌 is often associated with traditional design elements that emphasize safety and aesthetic beauty, especially in courtyards and gardens, reflecting the importance of harmony with nature.
Learners often confuse 闌 with similar-sounding characters like 兰 (lán), which means orchid, leading to incorrect usage. It's important to remember that 闌 specifically refers to physical barriers or enclosures.
Pronunciation of 闌
Drill the tone of 闌 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 闌
Phonosemantic compound. 门 represents the meaning and 柬 represents the sound. Simplified form of 闌.
door
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 闌?
Decomposition of 闌
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 闌?
Write 闌
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 闌 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Cultural Notes for 闌
In Chinese architecture, 闌 is often associated with traditional design elements that emphasize safety and aesthetic beauty, especially in courtyards and gardens, reflecting the importance of harmony with nature.
Word Family of 闌
Compound Meaning
What does 阑尾 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 闌
闌 is used mainly in architectural contexts, such as describing railings, fences, and screen doors.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 闌?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.