喇 (lǎ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 喇 (lǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 喇 (lǎ) means "horn / trumpet sound". with 12 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 喇 stroke by stroke?

喇 has 12 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 喇 and 㕡?

喇 (lǎ) and 㕡 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 喇?

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

Q: What common words use 喇?

Common words containing 喇 include: 喇叭 (lǎ bā) — horn / trumpet / loudspeaker; 喇叭花 (lǎ bā huā) — morning glory; 喇嘛 (lǎ ma) — lama (Tibetan Buddhist monk).

How to Write 喇

The character 喇 (lǎ) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

喇 is pronounced lǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means horn / trumpet sound.

Common Words with 喇

喇叭 lǎ bā

horn / trumpet / loudspeaker

喇叭花 lǎ bā huā

morning glory

喇嘛 lǎ ma

lama (Tibetan Buddhist monk)

Example Sentences

汽车在按喇叭。

qì chē zài àn lǎ bā

The car is honking its horn.

墙上开了喇叭花。

qiáng shàng kāi le lǎ bā huā

Morning glories are blooming on the wall.

那位喇嘛在念经。

nà wèi lǎ ma zài niàn jīng

That lama is chanting scriptures.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

哥 gē

哦 é

Practice Writing 喇 (lǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 喇

What does 喇 (lǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 喇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 喇 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 喇?

What common words use 喇?

How to Write 喇 (lǎ)