(lài)

19 strokesTrad.

a sound

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
lài
Meaning
a sound; a noise; musical pipe with 3 reeds
Strokes
19
HSK level
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿱⺮赖

In this compound, the meaning comes from (flute); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged top to bottom.

How to write step by step

19 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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