How to write 拉 (lā) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- to pull
- to drag
- to seize
- to hold
- to lengthen
- to play (a violin)
Stroke Order & Practice
Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.
Decomposition
拉 breaks down into 2 components arranged as Left + Right. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 拉 is 扌 — meaning hand. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
Other HSK 4 characters that share this radical: 抱技扔掉指挂推排按播擦操.
How the character is built
拉 is a phono-semantic compound. The semantic component 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while the phonetic component 立 originally indicated the sound.
HSK 4 Words Containing 拉
FAQ
What does 拉 mean in Chinese?
拉 (lā) means to pull, to drag; to seize, to hold; to lengthen; to play (a violin). It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 拉 have?
拉 is written in 8 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 拉?
The radical of 拉 is 扌 (hand). Other HSK 4 characters with the same radical include 抱, 技, 扔, 掉, 指.
What is the pinyin for 拉?
拉 is pronounced lā.
What HSK 4 words use 拉?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 拉 appears in 1 word, including 拉 (lā). See the full list above.