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The character "拦", with its traditional form "攔", is structurally composed of the hand radical (扌) on the left, indicating manual action, and a phonetic component on the right, which is "兰" in the simplified version and "闌" in the traditional one, primarily guiding its pronunciation. Etymologically, it derives from the concept of using the hand to obstruct or impede, with its earliest meanings centered on physical blocking or hindering. Over time, its application broadened to encompass more abstract notions such as intercepting, preventing, or cutting off actions, though the fundamental idea of obstruction remains central. The transition from the traditional "攔" to the simplified "拦" involved a reduction of the phonetic element from "闌" to "兰", streamlining the character while retaining its phonetic association and core semantic function.
Example Sentences Hide
别拦着门。
他拦住了那个奔跑的孩子。
警察拦下了一辆超速的汽车。
这条河拦住了我们前进的路。
任何困难都拦不住我们。
球迷们试图拦住球星要签名。
系统会自动拦截垃圾邮件。
大坝成功拦蓄了汛期的洪水。