Writing
无赖 (wú lài) — how to say "rascal" in Chinese
无赖
Rascal, scoundrel
adjective · noun
Character composition
无
not have, without
赖
to rely on, to refuse to admit
Radicals / Keys
无
Not
#71 · wú · 4 strokes
貝
Shell
#154 · bèi · 7 strokes
Collocations
耍无赖
shuǎ wú lài
act shamelessly
Examples
那个无赖总是借钱不还，真让人生气。
That rascal always borrows money and doesn't pay it back, which is really infuriating.
他是个无赖。
He is a rascal.
Frequently asked questions
Rascal meaning in Chinese
"rascal" in Chinese is 无赖 (wú lài).
无赖 meaning in English
无赖 (wú lài) means "Rascal, scoundrel".
How is 无赖 pronounced?
It is pronounced wú lài (written as wu lai, wulai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "rascal" in Chinese characters?
It is written 无赖: 无 has 4 strokes, 赖 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 无赖?
无赖 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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