To monopolize in Chinese: 揽 (lǎn)
lǎn
to monopolize
Definitions
- 1to monopolize; to seize
- 2to take into one's arms; to embrace
- 3to fasten (with a rope etc)
- 4to take on (responsibility etc); to canvass
Stroke order
Watch how to write 揽 stroke by stroke.
Zhuyin
This word’s pronunciation in Bopomofo.
ㄌㄢˇ
lǎn
Simplified & traditional
揽
Simplified
攬
Traditional
Example sentences
See 揽 used in real sentences with pinyin and English translations.
他一个人揽下了所有的工作。
tā yí gè rén lǎn xià le suǒ yǒu de gōng zuò。
He took on all the work by himself.
Related words
招揽
zhāo lǎn
to attract (customers)
一揽子
yī lǎn zi
all-inclusive
大包大揽
dà bāo dà lǎn
to take complete charge (idiom)
缆车
lǎn chē
cable car
懒得
lǎn dé
not to feel like (doing sth)
懒惰
lǎn duò
idle
滥用
làn yòng
to misuse
狼狈
láng bèi
in a difficult situation
朗诵
lǎng sòng
to read aloud with expression
浪
làng
wave
捞
lāo
to fish up
劳动力
láo dòng lì
labor force
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