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喇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

喇 Stroke Order — How to Write 喇

Stroke Order

喇 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, 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.

喇 Radical and Character Components

Components:口剌

喇 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 剌 indicates the sound.

Radical: 口 + 9 more strokes

喇 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • lǎ

Meanings of 喇 in Chinese

1

lǎ喇

Refers to 'lǎba' (喇叭), meaning a horn, trumpet, or a loudspeaker device, often with an amplifying function, like a car horn.
他吹响了喇叭，提醒行人注意。
He blew the horn to remind pedestrians to pay attention.
Lamaism, a branch of Buddhism (also known as Tibetan Buddhism) traditionally prevalent among Tibetan and Mongolian ethnic groups.
她对喇嘛教的文化遗产很感兴趣
She is very interested in the cultural heritage of Lamaism.
In 'lama' (喇嘛), 'lǎ' refers to a lama, a monk in Tibetan Buddhism, originally meaning 'superior person' or 'master'.
他从小就对喇嘛教文化充满好奇
He has been curious about Lamaism culture since childhood.

Common Words and Phrases with 喇

1
lǎ喇bā叭
A Chinese word that refers to a suona (a traditional Chinese woodwind instrument), brass instruments in general, or a loudspeaker/horn, such as a car horn.
汽车喇叭突然响了一下，把路人吓了一跳
The car horn suddenly blared, startling the pedestrians.
2
lǎ喇bā叭kù裤
Bell-bottoms are trousers that become wider from the knees downward, forming a bell-like shape.
她穿着一条时髦的喇叭裤，看起来很复古。
She was wearing a pair of stylish bell-bottoms, looking very retro.
3
lǎ喇huǒ伙
To form a gang (especially of hooligans or ruffians).
那群年轻人经常喇伙在一起，晚上在街上游荡，让附近居民感到不安。
That group of young people often form gangs and loiter on the streets at night, making nearby residents feel uneasy.
4
lǎ喇mɑ嘛
A Tibetan word meaning "superior one" or "guru," used as an honorific title for a monk or spiritual teacher in Tibetan Buddhism.
他向一位受人尊敬的喇嘛请教佛法。
He consulted a respected Lama about Buddhist teachings.
5
lǎ喇mɑ嘛jiào教
Lamaism, a branch of Buddhism primarily practiced in Tibetan and Mongolian regions of China.
许多虔诚的信徒前往寺庙，体验喇嘛教的独特魅力和深厚文化。
Many devout believers visit temples to experience the unique charm and profound culture of Lamaism.
6
lǎ喇zǐ子
A rogue or scoundrel.
别当喇子，大家都在忙呢。
Don't be a slacker; everyone else is busy.
7
lǎ喇zuǐ嘴
To boast or brag; to talk big.
他总是喜欢喇嘴，吹嘘自己的成就
He always likes to talk big, boasting about his achievements.

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Questions about 喇

What does 喇 mean in Chinese?

喇 (lǎ) means “Refers to 'lǎba' (喇叭)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 喇?

喇 is pronounced lǎ in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 喇 have?

喇 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 喇?

喇 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 喇?

The radical of 喇 is 口, and 喇 is a phono-semantic compound.