旯 (lá) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 旯 (lá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 旯 (lá) means "corner (used in 'gala')". with 6 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 旯 stroke by stroke?

旯 has 6 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 旯 and 日?

旯 (lá) and 日 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 旯?

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

Q: What common words use 旯?

Common words containing 旯 include: 旮旯 (gā lá) — corner; nook; out-of-the-way place; 墙角旮旯 (qiáng jiǎo gā lá) — Every nook and cranny.; 旮旯儿 (gā lá ér) — corner; nook.

How to Write 旯

The character 旯 (lá) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

旯 is pronounced lá in Mandarin Chinese. It means corner (used in 'gala').

Common Words with 旯

旮旯 gā lá

corner; nook; out-of-the-way place

墙角旮旯 qiáng jiǎo gā lá

Every nook and cranny.

旮旯儿 gā lá ér

corner; nook

Example Sentences

房间的旮旯很脏。

fáng jiān de gā lá hěn zāng

The corners of the room are very dirty.

墙角旮旯要打扫。

qiáng jiǎo gā lá yào dǎ sǎo

Every nook and cranny needs to be cleaned.

这是一个小旮旯儿。

zhè shì yí gè xiǎo gā lá ér

This is a small corner or nook.

Similar Characters

日 rì

旦 dàn

旧 jiù

Practice Writing 旯 (lá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旯

What does 旯 (lá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 旯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 旯 and 日?

What mistakes do learners make writing 旯?

What common words use 旯?

How to Write 旯 (lá)