剌(là): variant of 拉[la2] (Note: 剌 was the character used prior…
9 strokes
Readingslàlá
variant of 拉[la2] (Note: 剌 was the character used prior…
Stroke order animation
Character information
- Pinyin
- là / lá
- Meaning
- variant of 拉[la2] (Note: 剌 was the character used prior to simplification and remains the standard in Taiwan, while in mainland China, 拉 has replaced 剌)
- Strokes
- 9
- HSK level
- —
- Traditional
- Same
Origin & structure
Where 剌 comes from and how its parts fit together.
How to write 剌 step by step
9 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
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Words with 剌
Common words using 剌 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.
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