垃 (lā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 垃 (lā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 垃 (lā) means "trash (used in 垃圾)". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 垃 stroke by stroke?

垃 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 垃 and 在?

垃 (lā) and 在 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 垃?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 土. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 垃?

Common words containing 垃 include: 垃圾 (lā jī) — garbage; trash; rubbish; 垃圾桶 (lā jī tǒng) — trash can; garbage bin; 垃圾袋 (lā jī dài) — trash bag; garbage bag.

How to Write 垃

The character 垃 (lā) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

垃 is pronounced lā in Mandarin Chinese. It means trash (used in 垃圾).

As an HSK Level 4 character, 垃 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 垃

垃圾 lā jī

garbage; trash; rubbish

垃圾桶 lā jī tǒng

trash can; garbage bin

垃圾袋 lā jī dài

trash bag; garbage bag

Example Sentences

请不要乱扔垃圾。

qǐng bú yào luàn rēng lā jī

Please don't litter.

垃圾桶在门后面。

lā jī tǒng zài mén hòu miàn

The trash can is behind the door.

我需要买一些垃圾袋。

wǒ xū yào mǎi yī xiē lā jī dài

I need to buy some trash bags.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

Practice Writing 垃 (lā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 垃

What does 垃 (lā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 垃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 垃 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 垃?

What common words use 垃?

How to Write 垃 (lā)