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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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