辣 (là) — how to say "spicy" in Chinese

Spicy, hot

Radicals / Keys

Bitter

#160 · xīn · 7 strokes

Examples

四川菜的特点是又麻又,但是吃起来非常香,很多人都喜欢。

The characteristic of Sichuan cuisine is that it's both numbing and spicy, but it tastes very fragrant, many people like it.

这个菜很

This dish is very spicy.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "spicy" in Chinese?

"spicy" in Chinese is 辣 (là).

What does 辣 mean in English?

辣 (là) means "Spicy, hot".

How is 辣 pronounced?

It is pronounced là (written as la). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "spicy" in Chinese characters?

It is written 辣.

What HSK level is 辣?

辣 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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