HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
录 — record
- Reading
- lù
- Meaning
- record; copy; write down
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
录 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is lù and it means record; copy; write down. 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.
录 appears in everyday chinese words such as 录 (record), 录取 (admit, enroll, recruit) and 录音 (record sound, recording).
Chinese words containing 录
Frequently asked questions
What does 录 mean in Chinese?
录 means record; copy; write down in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 录 read?
录 is read lù. Reading it inside real words — 录 and 录取 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 录 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 录 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 录 in a word?
A common word containing 录 is 录 (lù) — "record". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 录 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 录 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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