Definitions
- 1. to block sb's path
- 2. to obstruct
- 3. to flag down (a taxi)
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Common mistakes
拦 is not used for abstract blocking like "block a plan"; use 阻止 for that.
Example Sentences
1 shown他伸手 拦 了一辆出租车。
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Words Containing 拦
to stop
to blab
ad-blocker
to stop
to mug
to intercept
(of police etc) to stop (sb) for inspection
sales counter
a dam across a river
to intercept at the net (volleyball, tennis etc)
(hitting) squarely in the middle
to block sb's path
stumbling block
to thumb a lift
to block