喇 (lā) — (phonetic component) used in loanwords and transliterations
Definition
喇 is a bound phonetic component used only in transliterations and loanwords — chiefly in 喇叭 (lǎba, "trumpet / horn / speaker"). It never stands alone as a word.
bound form
(phonetic component) used in loanwords and transliterations
Examples
- 喇。Zhè huā shēng yǒu diǎn hā lā le.This peanut is a bit rancid.
- 喇，。Zhè yú ròu yǒu diǎn hā lā, bù néng chī le.This fish is a bit rancid and inedible.
- 喇。Fēng chuī dé qí zi hū lā xiǎng.The wind made the flag flap.
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