攬 (lǎn) - to grasp & to take hold of

攬Tone 3

lǎn ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

攬 · lǎn

to grasp;

to take hold of;

to monopolize;

to take on (responsibility);

to embrace.

to graspto take hold ofto monopolize

Usage highlights

to monopolizeto take on responsibilityto embrace the sceneryto recruit talentto take charge ofto take on work

Synonyms

  • 握— to hold; to grasp
  • 抱— to embrace; to hold
  • 持— to hold; to maintain
  • 垄断— to monopolize

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 弃— to abandon; to relinquish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He took on the important task (揽下重任).
  • The company monopolized the market (垄断市场).
  • She embraced the beautiful scenery (揽胜).
  • He tried to take all the credit (揽功).

Collocations

  • to monopolize(垄断)
  • to take on responsibility(揽责)
  • to embrace the scenery(揽胜)
  • to recruit talent(揽才)
  • to take charge of(揽总)
  • to take on work(揽活)

Idioms

  • To take on all responsibilities(大包大揽)
  • A broad mind embraces all rivers(有揽辔澄清之志)
  • To monopolize power and profit(揽权纳贿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 攬 embodies the concept of active control and responsibility, often used in leadership and management contexts.
  • Historically used in literary and administrative texts to denote taking charge or assuming control.
  • The radical 扌 (hand) emphasizes the physical and metaphorical act of grasping or holding.

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