How common it is
辣 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say là slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
辣表示食物有刺激性的味道。
là biǎo shì shí wù yǒu cì jī xìng de wèi dào。
Spicy means food has a hot, stimulating taste.
Context note
辣常出现在菜、味道和吃饭里。
là cháng chū xiàn zài cài 、 wèi dào hé chī fàn lǐ。
Spicy often appears with dishes, flavors, and eating.
5 examples
这个菜很辣。
zhè ge cài hěn là。
This dish is very spicy.
我不太能吃辣。
wǒ bú tài néng chī là。
I cannot eat much spicy food.
辣椒很辣。
là jiāo hěn là。
Chili peppers are spicy.
这个汤有点辣。
zhè ge tāng yǒu diǎn là。
This soup is a little spicy.
你喜欢辣吗？
nǐ xǐ huan là ma？
Do you like spicy food?
5 mini stories
妈妈做了一道很辣的菜。
mā ma zuò le yí dào hěn là de cài。
Mom cooked a very spicy dish.
我第一次吃辣的时候，觉得有点奇怪。
wǒ dì yī cì chī là de shí hòu， jué de yǒu diǎn qí guài。
The first time I ate spicy food, I thought it was a little strange.
弟弟说这个汤太辣了。
dì di shuō zhè ge tāng tài là le。
My younger brother said this soup is too spicy.
天气冷的时候，吃一点辣也不错。
tiān qì lěng de shí hòu， chī yì diǎn là yě bú cuò。
When the weather is cold, eating a little spicy food is not bad.
这家店的辣味很有名。
zhè jiā diàn de là wèi hěn yǒu míng。
This shop is famous for its spicy flavor.