HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi

律

律 — law

Reading
lǜ
Meaning
law; rule; regulation; rhythm; to control; to restrain
HSK level
HSK 4
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

律 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is lǜ and it means law; rule; regulation; rhythm; to control; to restrain. 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.

律 appears in everyday chinese words such as 律师 (lawyer), 法律 (law) and 规律 (law, regular pattern).

Chinese words containing 律

Frequently asked questions

What does 律 mean in Chinese?

律 means law; rule; regulation; rhythm; to control; to restrain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 律 read?

律 is read lǜ. Reading it inside real words — 律师 and 法律 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 律 — is it HSK 4?

Yes. 律 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 律 in a word?

A common word containing 律 is 律师 (lǜ shī) — "lawyer". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 律 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 律 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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