莱 (lái) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 莱 (lái) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 莱 (lái) means "goosefoot; (used in transliterations like Rhine)". with 10 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 莱 stroke by stroke?

莱 has 10 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 莱 and 兹?

莱 (lái) and 兹 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 莱?

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

Q: What common words use 莱?

Common words containing 莱 include: 莱茵河 (lái yīn hé) — the Rhine River; 蓬莱 (péng lái) — Penglai (a legendary land); 莱菔 (lái fú) — radish.

How to Write 莱

The character 莱 (lái) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

莱 is pronounced lái in Mandarin Chinese. It means goosefoot; (used in transliterations like Rhine).

Common Words with 莱

莱茵河 lái yīn hé

the Rhine River

蓬莱 péng lái

Penglai (a legendary land)

莱菔 lái fú

radish

Example Sentences

莱茵河的风景很美。

lái yīn hé de fēng jǐng hěn měi

The scenery of the Rhine is very beautiful.

蓬莱是一个旅游胜地。

péng lái shì yí gè lǚ yóu shèng dì

Penglai is a famous tourist destination.

莱菔其实就是萝卜。

lái fú qí shí jiù shì luó bo

Laifu is actually just another name for radish.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苑 yuàn

苒 rǎn

Practice Writing 莱 (lái)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 莱

What does 莱 (lái) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 莱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 莱 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 莱?

What common words use 莱?

How to Write 莱 (lái)