蜡 (là) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蜡 (là) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蜡 (là) means "wax; candle". with 14 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蜡 stroke by stroke?

蜡 has 14 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蜡 and 蛐?

蜡 (là) and 蛐 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 蜡?

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

Q: What common words use 蜡?

Common words containing 蜡 include: 蜡烛 (là zhú) — candle; 蜡笔 (là bǐ) — Crayon; 蜡像 (là xiàng) — wax figure; waxwork.

How to Write 蜡

The character 蜡 (là) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 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

蜡 is pronounced là in Mandarin Chinese. It means wax; candle.

Common Words with 蜡

蜡烛 là zhú

candle

蜡笔 là bǐ

Crayon

蜡像 là xiàng

wax figure; waxwork

Example Sentences

桌上点着红蜡烛。

zhuō shàng diǎn zháo hóng là zhú

Red candles are lit on the table.

孩子在用蜡笔画画。

hái zi zài yòng là bǐ huà huà

The child is drawing with crayons.

这里的蜡像很逼真。

zhè lǐ de là xiàng hěn bī zhēn

The wax figures here are very lifelike.

Similar Characters

蛐 qū

蛑 móu

蛔 huí

Practice Writing 蜡 (là)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蜡

What does 蜡 (là) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蜡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蜡 and 蛐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蜡?

What common words use 蜡?

How to Write 蜡 (là)