揽

攬
lǎn
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frequent character
to seize, to fasten with a rope
verb

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

揽 has 扌 a hand as its meaning part and 览 lǎn as a sound part. It first meant to take something with your hands. From there it grew to seize, to monopolize, and to take on responsibility.

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Example Sentences

他揽住了我的手。
tā lǎn zhù le wǒde shǒu 。
He seized my hand.
船长用绳子把帆揽紧了。
chuáncháng yòng shéngzǐ bǎ fān lǎn jǐnle 。
The captain fastened the sail tight with a rope.
她试图揽住这个机会。
tā shìtú lǎn zhù zhègè jīhuì 。
She tried to seize this opportunity.

Words with similar meanings

抓zhuā
to grab
This is a more general term for taking hold of something, often with a sudden movement.
握wò
to hold
This implies a more gentle act of holding, often used in a context of keeping something secure in the hand.

Homophones

览lǎn
to look at, to view, to read

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