HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
垃 — rubbish
- Reading
- lā
- Meaning
- rubbish; waste (often in 垃圾 lājī)
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
垃 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is lā and it means rubbish; waste (often in 垃圾 lājī). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
垃 appears in everyday chinese words such as 垃圾 (garbage, rubbish).
Chinese words containing 垃
Frequently asked questions
What does 垃 mean in Chinese?
垃 means rubbish; waste (often in 垃圾 lājī) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 垃 read?
垃 is read lā. Reading it inside real words — 垃圾 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 垃 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 垃 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 垃 in a word?
A common word containing 垃 is 垃圾 (lā jī) — "garbage, rubbish". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 垃 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 垃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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