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