This is the 3065th most frequent Chinese word.
辣
Spicy.
In this example, '辣' is an adjective meaning 'spicy', describing the characteristic of the soup.
这个辣汤让我流泪。
This spicy soup makes me cry.
Here, '辣' is metaphorically used to describe a fiery or intense characteristic, referring to someone's temper.
他的脾气真辣，一点就着。
His temper is fiery; it flares up at the slightest provocation.
In this sentence, '辣' is colloquially used as an adjective to describe someone who is 'hot' or attractive in appearance or demeanor.