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March 24, 2026
旯lá(la2)
The character 旯 (lá) refers to a corner, nook, or recess, often implying a hidden or secluded space. It can be used in both physical contexts, such as a corner of a room, or metaphorical ones, such as a quiet place for reflection. This term is less commonly used on its own but often appears in compound words like 旮旯 (gā lá), which means a small, hidden corner.
Strokes6Radical日Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of a 'nook' often relates to the idea of finding peace away from the hustle and bustle of life, reflecting the cultural appreciation for tranquility and introspection.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small, sunlit corner (like the sun in the character 旯) where you find peace and solitude. The character itself looks like a corner, with the 'sun' shining down, making it a perfect place to relax.
Meanings of 旯
lá(la2)
1corner, nook, recess
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About 旯
旯Simplified
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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 旯
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a small, sunlit corner (like the sun in the character 旯) where you find peace and solitude. The character itself looks like a corner, with the 'sun' shining down, making it a perfect place to relax.
Usage Notes
This character is informal and may not be appropriate in formal writing. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to a small, cozy space. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters, as the tones can change the meaning significantly.
HSK Study Tips
Although 旯 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on its composition and usage in phrases. It connects with other words describing places, which are useful for spatial descriptions at HSK Level 2 and beyond.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of a 'nook' often relates to the idea of finding peace away from the hustle and bustle of life, reflecting the cultural appreciation for tranquility and introspection.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 旯 with similar characters, such as 角, which can lead to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我在角坐' (Wǒ zài jiǎo zuò) instead of '我在旯坐' (Wǒ zài lá zuò) would be incorrect as it changes the intended meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 旯
旯 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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“你钻到那旮____里搞什么鬼呀? ”
'What the devil do you do in that galley there?'
Example Sentences for 旯 (1)
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“你钻到那旮旯里搞什么鬼呀? ”
“ “ nǐ zuān dào nà gā lá lǐ gǎo shí mó guǐ?”
'What the devil do you do in that galley there?'
Cultural Notes for 旯
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of a 'nook' often relates to the idea of finding peace away from the hustle and bustle of life, reflecting the cultural appreciation for tranquility and introspection.
Word Family of 旯
Words Containing This Character3
旮旯corner
旯lácorner
犄角旮旯corner
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Compound Meaning
What does 旮旯 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 旯
You might say, '我去那个旯坐坐。' (Wǒ qù nàgè lá zuò zuò.) which means 'I’ll go sit in that corner.'
It's not a frequently used character on its own, but it appears in colloquial expressions and regional dialects.
角 (jiǎo) means 'angle' or 'corner' in a more geometric sense, while 旯 has a more informal, cozy connotation.
