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

Q: What does 砬 (lá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 砬 (lá) means "steep cliff". with 10 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 砬 stroke by stroke?

砬 has 10 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 砬 and 矸?

砬 (lá) and 矸 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 砬?

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

Q: What common words use 砬?

Common words containing 砬 include: 砬子 (lá zi) — steep rock face; 石砬子 (shí lá zi) — crag; 砬头 (lá tóu) — crag / rock.

How to Write 砬

The character 砬 (lá) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

砬 is pronounced lá in Mandarin Chinese. It means steep cliff.

Common Words with 砬

砬子 lá zi

steep rock face

石砬子 shí lá zi

crag

砬头 lá tóu

crag / rock

Example Sentences

山边有很多大砬子。

shān biān yǒu hěn duō dà lá zi

There are many large boulders on the mountainside.

石砬子非常坚硬。

shí lá zi fēi cháng jiān yìng

The crag is very hard.

小心前面的砬头。

xiǎo xīn qián miàn de lá tóu

Watch out for the boulders ahead.

Similar Characters

矸 gān

矻 kū

矽 xì

Practice Writing 砬 (lá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 砬

What does 砬 (lá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 砬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 砬 and 矸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 砬?

What common words use 砬?

How to Write 砬 (lá)