lǎn ㄌㄢˇ laam5 HSK 7-9

  • to monopolize; to seize
  • to take into one's arms; to embrace
  • to fasten (with a rope etc)
  • to take on (responsibility etc); to canvass

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 揽 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 她总是把责任往自己身上揽。 She's always blaming herself.

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