English–Chinese
“handrail” in Chinese
How to say “handrail” in Chinese
“Handrail” in Chinese is 栏杆 (lán gān).
A low rail that marks an edge or division and gives the hand something firm to hold.
Example sentences with 栏杆
夜里她靠在栏杆上看月亮。yè lǐ tā kào zài lán gān shàng kàn yuè liàng
At night, she leaned against the handrail and looked at the moon.
Tips for using 栏杆
- English often chooses different nouns depending on whether the structure mainly blocks an edge or supports a hand, while Chinese commonly uses one everyday noun for both roles.
Other Chinese words for “handrail”
上楼时请抓住扶手。shàng lóu shí qǐng zhuā zhù fú shǒu
Please hold on to the handrail when going upstairs.