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赖

赖 (lài) · to depend on

13 strokesLeft–right

赖 (lài) means “to depend on”. It is made of 剌 + 贝 and has 13 strokes.

Break 赖 into its parts

What 赖 is made of

赖 stroke order

赖 stroke order diagram: 13 strokes, numbered in writing order
赖 is written with 13 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 无赖

那个无赖总是不还钱。Nàge wúlài zǒngshì bù hái qián.That rogue never pays money back.
别跟他耍无赖。Bié gēn tā shuǎ wúlài.Don't play dirty tricks with him.

Words with 赖

Also built with 剌

Quick facts

Pinyinlài
Meaningto depend on
Strokes13
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 赖

What does 赖 mean?

赖 (lài) means “to depend on”.

How many strokes does 赖 have?

赖 has 13 strokes.

What parts make up 赖?

赖 is made of 剌 (to slash) and 贝 (sea shell).

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