叻 (lè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 叻 (lè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 叻 (lè) means "old name for Singapore". with 5 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 叻 stroke by stroke?

叻 has 5 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 叻 and 卟?

叻 (lè) and 卟 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 叻?

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 叻?

Common words containing 叻 include: 叻沙 (lè shā) — Laksa (spicy noodle soup); 叻 (lè) — old name for Singapore; 咖叻 (kā lè) — curry (dialectal).

How to Write 叻

The character 叻 (lè) is written with 5 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

叻 is pronounced lè in Mandarin Chinese. It means old name for Singapore.

Common Words with 叻

叻沙 lè shā

Laksa (spicy noodle soup)

叻 lè

old name for Singapore

咖叻 kā lè

curry (dialectal)

Example Sentences

我非常喜欢吃叻沙。

wǒ fēi cháng xǐ huān chī lè shā

I really like eating Laksa.

叻是新加坡的旧称。

lè shì xīn jiā pō de jiù chēng

'Le' is an old name for Singapore.

这是一个地名。

zhè shì yí gè dì míng

This is a place name.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

口 kǒu

古 gǔ

Practice Writing 叻 (lè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 叻

What does 叻 (lè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 叻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 叻 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 叻?

What common words use 叻?

How to Write 叻 (lè)