揽 (lǎn) - To take into one's arms & to embrace

揽Tone 3

lǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

揽 · lǎn

To take into one's arms;

to embrace;

to hold;

to monopolize;

to take on (responsibility);

to grasp.

To take into one's armsto embraceto hold

Usage highlights

Take responsibilityEmbrace tightlyMonopolize powerUndertake businessRecruit talentTake charge

Synonyms

  • 抱— to hold or embrace
  • 握— to grasp or hold
  • 承— to undertake or bear

Antonyms

  • 推— to push away or decline
  • 放— to release or let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He took full responsibility for the project (揽下项目).
  • She embraced her child tightly (揽住孩子).
  • The company monopolized the market (揽断市场).
  • He took on many tasks at once (揽了很多活).

Collocations

  • Take responsibility(揽责)
  • Embrace tightly(揽抱)
  • Monopolize power(揽权)
  • Undertake business(揽生意)
  • Recruit talent(揽才)
  • Take charge(揽活)

Idioms

  • To take on everything(大包大揽)
  • Catch the moon in the water(水中揽月)
  • Pull the stars and embrace the moon(揽星摘月)
  • Take charge of important matters(独揽大权)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines hand (扌) and see (览), suggesting the action of gathering or embracing what one sees.
  • Historically used in contexts of taking responsibility or control, often with connotations of authority or capability.
  • In modern usage, it appears in business contexts for undertaking projects or recruiting talent.

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