菈 (lā) - Onomatopoeia for a sound & used in transliteration of foreign words

菈Tone 1

lā ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

菈 · lā

Onomatopoeia for a sound;

used in transliteration of foreign words;

also refers to a type of radish in some contexts.

Onomatopoeia for a soundused in transliteration of foreign wordsalso refers to a type of radish in

Usage highlights

Sound of tearingRadishName transliterationBreaking soundPull

Synonyms

  • 拉— pull; drag (similar sound)
  • 啦— final particle expressing excitement (similar sound)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of tearing cloth (布菈的一声撕开了).
  • Radish in some dialects (萝卜菈).
  • Used in transliteration like 'Lara' (菈菈).
  • Sound of something breaking (菈断).

Collocations

  • Sound of tearing(菈的一声)
  • Radish(萝卜菈)
  • Name transliteration(菈菈)
  • Breaking sound(菈断)
  • Pull(菈开)

Idioms

  • None commonly used with this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as an onomatopoeic character for sounds in literature.
  • Sometimes used in transliteration of foreign names and words.
  • In some dialects, may refer to varieties of radish or similar vegetables.

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