Cantonese Word of the Day
攔
laan4 • verb — 4th of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: to block, stop, or intercept someone or something
Examples
- 佢喺門口攔住我。
(He blocked me at the doorway.) - 警察攔住架車檢查。
(The police stopped the car for inspection.) - 你唔好攔我，我要出去。
(Don't stop me, I need to go out.)
Synonyms
- 阻止
- 擋
- 截住
Antonyms
- 放行
- 放過
攔 is commonly used when physically or actively stopping a person, vehicle, or movement. It often appears in everyday speech and in situations like traffic, security, or arguments.
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