Word: 拦 (lán) Traditional: 攔 拦 dictionary entry lán to block sb's path; to obstruct; to flag down (a taxi) Full dictionary entry for 拦 Example sentences using 拦 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 你快去路口拦辆车吧！ Nǐ kuài qù lùkǒu lán liàng chē ba! Hurry up and go flag down a car at the intersection! 保安把我拦在了门口。 Bǎo'ān bǎ wǒ lán zài le ménkǒu. The security guard stopped me at the door.