COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 辣 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辛 (bitter) suggests the meaning, while 束 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 辣 (là) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
hot (spicy)
làTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
là
辣
hot (spicy)
Common words
là jiāo
辣椒
hot pepper; chili
má là
麻辣
hot and numbing
huǒ là là
火辣辣
scorching hot; (of a burn or other injury) painful; burning; (of one's mood) agitated; heated; intense; (of a personality) fiery; sharp-tongued
suān tián kǔ là
酸甜苦辣
sour, sweet, bitter and spicy hot; fig. the joys and sorrows of life
là
辣
hot (spicy); pungent; (of chili pepper, raw onions etc) to sting; to burn
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 辣
Say “là” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
là jiāo
hot pepper; chili
má là
hot and numbing
huǒ là là
scorching hot; (of a burn or other injury) painful; burning; (of one's mood) agitated; heated; intense; (of a personality) fiery; sharp-tongued
suān tián kǔ là
sour, sweet, bitter and spicy hot; fig. the joys and sorrows of life
là
hot (spicy); pungent; (of chili pepper, raw onions etc) to sting; to burn
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 辣?
辣 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 辣 (là) mean?
辣 (là) means hot (spicy).
What is the radical of 辣?
The radical of 辣 is 辛, associated with Not yet classified.