HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
拉 — to pull
- Reading
- lā
- Meaning
- to pull; to draw; to play (string instruments)
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
拉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is lā and it means to pull; to draw; to play (string instruments). 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.
拉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 拉 (pull, drag), 拉动 (pull, drive, stimulate) and 拉拢 (win over, draw in).
Chinese words containing 拉
Frequently asked questions
What does 拉 mean in Chinese?
拉 means to pull; to draw; to play (string instruments) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 拉 read?
拉 is read lā. Reading it inside real words — 拉 and 拉动 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拉 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 拉 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 拉 in a word?
A common word containing 拉 is 拉 (lā) — "pull, drag". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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