COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 赖 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while 剌 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 赖 (lài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to depend on
làiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lài
赖
to depend on
Common words
xìn lài
信赖
to trust; to have confidence in; to have faith in; to rely on
yī lài
依赖
to depend on; to be dependent on
shuǎ lài
耍赖
to act shamelessly; to refuse to acknowledge that one has lost the game, or made a promise etc; to act dumb; to act as if sth never happened
wú lài
无赖
hoodlum; rascal; rogue; rascally
lài
赖
to depend on; to hang on in a place; bad; to renege (on promise)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 赖
Say “lài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 赖
Common words and phrases
xìn lài
to trust; to have confidence in; to have faith in; to rely on
yī lài
to depend on; to be dependent on
shuǎ lài
to act shamelessly; to refuse to acknowledge that one has lost the game, or made a promise etc; to act dumb; to act as if sth never happened
wú lài
hoodlum; rascal; rogue; rascally
lài
to depend on; to hang on in a place; bad; to renege (on promise)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“赖”。
Zhège zì shì “lài”.
This character is “赖”.
我正在学习“赖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lài” zì.
I am learning the character “赖”.
请写一遍“赖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lài”.
Please write “赖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 赖?
赖 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 赖 (lài) mean?
赖 (lài) means to depend on.
What is the radical of 赖?
The radical of 赖 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.