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拦 (lán): to block

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HSK 6verb

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Pinyin
Meaning: to block
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 6
Strokes: 8
Radical: 扌
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

to block sbs path
to obstruct
to flag down (a taxi)

Chinese explanation

挡住别人的去路，不让通过
阻挡某个动作或事情继续进行
也用于拦车、拦路等具体场景。

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