HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
栏 — railing
- Reading
- lán
- Meaning
- railing; barrier; column (of a newspaper)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
栏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is lán and it means railing; barrier; column (of a newspaper). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
栏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 栏 (column, railing, fence), 专栏 (column (in newspaper)) and 栏杆 (railing, banister).
Chinese words containing 栏
Frequently asked questions
What does 栏 mean in Chinese?
栏 means railing; barrier; column (of a newspaper) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 栏 read?
栏 is read lán. Reading it inside real words — 栏 and 专栏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 栏 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 栏 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 栏 in a word?
A common word containing 栏 is 栏 (lán) — "column, railing, fence". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 栏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 栏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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