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辣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
辣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

辣 Stroke Order — How to Write 辣

Stroke Order

辣 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辛, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

辣 Radical and Character Components

Components:辛束

辣 is a phono-semantic compound: 辛 (bitter) carries the meaning, while 束 indicates the sound.

Radical: 辛 + 7 more strokes

辣 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • là

Meanings of 辣 in Chinese

1

là辣

Spicy; pungent, a stimulating taste like ginger or garlic, characteristic of chili peppers.
辣椒是一种辛辣的食物，很多人都喜欢它带来的辣味。
Chili peppers are a pungent food, and many people enjoy the spicy flavor they bring.
To sting or irritate, especially referring to a burning sensation in the eyes, like from smoke or onions.
切洋葱时，眼睛常常会被辣到流泪。
When cutting onions, eyes often sting to the point of tearing.
Ruthless, venomous, or cruel in disposition or methods.
她的手段很辣，没人敢轻易招惹她。
Her methods are quite ruthless; nobody dares to easily cross her.

Common Words and Phrases with 辣

1
là辣bù不jī唧ér儿
Somewhat spicy but not excessively pungent in taste.
这道菜有点辣不唧儿的，味道刚刚好
This dish is mildly spicy, and the flavor is just right.
2
là辣hū乎hū乎
Somewhat spicy or pungent.
这道麻婆豆腐吃起来辣乎乎的，让人胃口大开。
This Mapo Tofu tastes quite spicy, which really stimulates the appetite.
3
là辣jiàng酱
Thick chili sauce.
这种辣酱是用新鲜辣椒和豆子制成的，味道非常独特。
This chili sauce is made from fresh chili peppers and beans, and its flavor is very unique.
4
là辣jiāo椒
Chilli or red pepper, a pungent fruit used as a vegetable or seasoning.
妈妈在做饭的时候，经常会用到辣椒来增加菜肴的风味。
Mom often uses chili peppers when cooking to enhance the flavor of dishes.
5
là辣shǒu手
A ruthless or brutal method/act.
面对棘手的局面，他果断采用了辣手措施，迅速扭转了局面。
Facing a tricky situation, he decisively adopted ruthless measures, quickly turning the situation around.
6
là辣wèi味
Spicy or piquant taste; a flavor that is pleasantly hot or pungent.
这道菜的辣味适中，吃起来非常开胃。
The spiciness of this dish is just right, making it very appetizing.
7
là辣zǐ子
chilli; hot pepper
她性格直爽，办事麻利，真是个泼辣的辣子。
She has a straightforward personality and works efficiently; she's truly a feisty 'lazi'.

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Questions about 辣

What does 辣 mean in Chinese?

辣 (là) means “Spicy” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 辣?

辣 is pronounced là in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 辣 have?

辣 has 14 strokes.

How do you write 辣?

辣 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 辛. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 辣?

The radical of 辣 is 辛, and 辣 is a phono-semantic compound.