Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "辣", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "辣", and master the standard way of writing the character "辣".
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辣
Pronunciation: là
Definitions:
1. A stimulating taste similar to ginger, garlic, etc.
- Example: 辣椒 (Làjiāo) - a perennial herb whose fruits can be shaped like a brush tip or a lantern, green when unripe and turning red when mature. Edible and used in medicine. Also known as "辣子".
- Example: 辛辣 (xīnlà) - pungent or bitter.
- Example: 辣乎乎 (làhūhū) - spicy, hot.
- Example: 酸甜苦辣 (suāntiánkǔlà) - sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy.
2. The stimulation of a hot taste.
- Example: 辣眼睛 (làyǎnjīng) - a hot or irritating sensation in the eyes.
3. Ruthlessness or bitterness.
- Example: 毒辣 (dúlà) - venomous and cruel.
- Example: 泼辣 (pōlà) - fierce and tough.
- Example: 手段辣 (shǒuduànlà) - ruthless measures.
Additional Meanings:
- (Noun) Refers to a penetrating flavor (hot; peppery; sharp).
- (Noun) Refers to pungent vegetables like ginger, garlic, and chili.
- (Noun) Pain or hurt.
- (Adjective) Fierce or ruthless; characterized by cruelty.
- (Adjective) Hot or sweltering (in temperature).
- (Verb) To stimulate with a hot taste (bite; sting).
Usage Examples:
- 辣菜根子 (là cài gēnzi) - the roots of spicy vegetables, meaning very fiery or tough.
- 辣拐子 (làguǎizi) - fierce and sharp-tongued person, or someone who speaks harshly.
- The phrase 辣躁 (làzào) refers to a fierce temperament or irritable nature.
Notes:
The character “辣” consists of the phonetic element “剌” which conveys the idea of a sharp or piercing sensation, paired with “辛”, referring to a bitter taste.