HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
勒 — rein in
- Reading
- lè
- Meaning
- rein in; force; extort
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
勒 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is lè and it means rein in; force; extort. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
勒 appears in everyday chinese words such as 勒 (tie tight, rein in) and 勾勒 (sketch, delineate).
Chinese words containing 勒
Frequently asked questions
What does 勒 mean in Chinese?
勒 means rein in; force; extort in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 勒 read?
勒 is read lè. Reading it inside real words — 勒 and 勾勒 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 勒 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 勒 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 勒 in a word?
A common word containing 勒 is 勒 (lēi) — "tie tight, rein in". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 勒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 勒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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