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