How to Say ‘Spicy’ in Simplified Chinese
辣
là
[là]
💬 Usage Tip: 辣 (là) works on its own as "is spicy", with no 是 needed. Ask for less heat with 微辣 (wēi là) "mildly spicy" or 不要辣 "no spice".
🇨🇳 In China: In Sichuan and Hunan restaurants, "mild" can still be quite hot by Western standards. If you can't handle heat, say 不要辣.
Phrase Breakdown
辣
là
[là]
spicy; hot
Describes the hot, burning taste of chili peppers.
我不能吃辣的菜。
I can't eat spicy dishes.
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