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拦
lán
Description
"拦"的意思是用手或身体挡住别人，不让他过去或做某件事。
"拦" means to block someone with your hand or body to prevent them from passing or doing something.
我们常说"拦车"、"拦住他"。
We often say "拦车" (stop a vehicle) and "拦住他" (stop him).
Meanings
拦lán
to block; to stop; to bar the way
他想走，可是被我拦住了。
He wanted to leave, but I stopped him.
拦车lán chē
to flag down or stop a vehicle
我在路边拦了一辆出租车。
I hailed a taxi by the roadside.
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Notes
- Nuance
拦 stresses physically blocking someone's path, while 阻止 is more abstract prevention.
- Usage
often takes 住 as a result complement, as in 拦住.
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