HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
腊 — 12th lunar month
- Reading
- là
- Meaning
- 12th lunar month; cured meat
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
腊 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is là and it means 12th lunar month; cured meat. 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.
腊 appears in everyday chinese words such as 腊月 (twelfth lunar month).
Chinese words containing 腊
Frequently asked questions
What does 腊 mean in Chinese?
腊 means 12th lunar month; cured meat in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 腊 read?
腊 is read là. Reading it inside real words — 腊月 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 腊 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 腊 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 腊 in a word?
A common word containing 腊 is 腊月 (làbā) — "twelfth lunar month". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 腊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 腊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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