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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
易拉罐yìlāguànpull-top canHSK 7, unknown, 39 strokes, rank #21189, Very Hard
易拉罐yìlāguàneasy-open can (with ring-pull)HSK 7, unknown, 39 strokes, rank #21189, Very Hard
yìlāguàn(yi4la1guan4)yi la guan T4
  1. 1pull-top can
  2. 2easy-open can (with ring-pull)
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March 24, 2026

易拉罐yìlāguàn(yi4la1guan4)

易拉罐 refers to a type of beverage can that features a pull-tab for easy opening. Commonly used for soft drinks and beers, this design makes it convenient for consumers to access the contents without needing a can opener.

Strokes39Frequency#21189DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, 易拉罐 are ubiquitous at social gatherings and are often associated with leisure and enjoyment, especially during barbecues or family outings.

Memory tip

Think of 易 (easy) and 拉 (pull) together as 'easy to pull.' Imagine a can with a shiny tab that you can easily pull open, like a magic trick revealing a refreshing drink inside.

Meanings of 易拉罐

yìlāguàn(yi4la1guan4)
1pull-top can
2easy-open can (with ring-pull)
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易拉罐Simplified
39Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

When using 易拉罐, be mindful of the context; it is typically used in casual settings, such as parties or picnics. A common mistake is to confuse it with 罐头 (canned food), which refers to a can that does not have a pull-tab. Remember to use the right tone when pronouncing it, as misplacing the tones can lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

While 易拉罐 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it includes the characters 易 (easy) and 罐 (can), which are relevant at HSK Level 2. Focus on the radicals to enhance your understanding of related words, such as 罐头.

Common Mistakes

Learners often say 拉易罐 instead of 易拉罐, reversing the order of the characters. Additionally, some might mistakenly use it for all types of cans, while it specifically refers to pull-top cans.

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Component characters

易yìeasy
HSK 48 strokes日
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拉lāto pull
HSK 48 strokes扌
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罐guàncan
HSK 623 strokes缶
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How to say pull-top can in Chinese

“pull-top can” in Chinese is易拉罐yìlāguàn

易拉罐 refers to a type of beverage can that features a pull-tab for easy opening. Commonly used for soft drinks and beers, this design makes it convenient for consumers to access the contents without needing a can opener.

When to use 易拉罐

When using 易拉罐, be mindful of the context; it is typically used in casual settings, such as parties or picnics. A common mistake is to confuse it with 罐头 (canned food), which refers to a can that does not have a pull-tab. Remember to use the right tone when pronouncing it, as misplacing the tones can lead to confusion.

What learners get wrong

Learners often say 拉易罐 instead of 易拉罐, reversing the order of the characters. Additionally, some might mistakenly use it for all types of cans, while it specifically refers to pull-top cans.

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It means a pull-top can or easy-open can, commonly used for beverages.

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