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辣 (là) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 4

辣 (là) is a Chinese word: spicy. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 辣

形 xíng adjective

spicy

这个菜太辣了。

zhè ge cài tài là le

This dish is too spicy.

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Word breakdown

辣 là — spicy

Words with this character (4)
  • 1 酸甜苦辣 suān tián kǔ là — the joys and sorrows of life HSK 5
    • 酸 sour; represents sadness and difficulties
    • 甜 sweet; represents happiness and joy
    • 苦 bitter; represents hardship and suffering
    • 辣 spicy; represents intense and challenging experiences
    Example

    在国外生活，我尝遍了酸甜苦辣。

    zài guó wài shēng huó wǒ cháng biàn le suān tián kǔ là

    Living abroad, I've experienced all the ups and downs of life.

  • 2 辣椒 là jiāo — chili pepper HSK 6
    • 辣 spicy, hot (describes the spicy quality)
    • 椒 pepper (the plant/fruit)
    Example

    这道菜太辣了，放了很多辣椒。

    zhè dào cài tài là le fàng le hěn duō là jiāo

    This dish is too spicy, it has a lot of chili peppers in it.

  • 3 火辣辣 huǒ là là — burning hot, stinging HSK 7
    • 火 fire; indicates burning, fiery quality
    • 辣 spicy, hot; provides the stinging, burning sensation
    • 辣 spicy (repeated); intensifies and emphasizes the burning sensation
    Example

    太阳火辣辣地照在脸上。

    tài yáng huǒ là là de zhào zài liǎn shàng

    The sun shines burning hot on the face.

  • 4 麻辣 má là — numbing and spicy HSK 7
    • 麻 numbing, tingling sensation
    • 辣 spicy, hot (as in chili peppers)
    Example

    我很喜欢吃麻辣火锅。

    wǒ hěn xǐ huan chī má là huǒ guō

    I really like eating mala hotpot.

Structure & writing
1 辣 là — spicy; pungent (like ginger, garlic, or chili pepper)

辣 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 辛 xīn — pungent; spicy
辛 is a component in 9 characters
HSK 4
辣 là spicy; pungent (like ginger, garlic, or chili pepper)
HSK 5
辞 cí wording; diction; elegant language
HSK 7
宰 zǎi to oversee; to preside over 瓣 bàn petal, one of the segments forming a corolla 辜 gū crime; guilt 辟 pì incisive; penetrating; profound 辨 biàn to distinguish; to differentiate
Show more HSK 7 characters (+2)
辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
1.2 束 shù — to tie; to bind
束 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 4
辣 là spicy; pungent (like ginger, garlic, or chili pepper) 速 sù fast; swift; rapid
HSK 7
柬 jiǎn general term for letters, cards, and invitations

Stroke order