HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
捞 — dredge
- Reading
- lāo
- Meaning
- dredge; fish up; scoop out
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
捞 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is lāo and it means dredge; fish up; scoop out. 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.
捞 appears in everyday chinese words such as 捞 (fish out, scoop up) and 打捞 (fish out, salvage).
Chinese words containing 捞
Frequently asked questions
What does 捞 mean in Chinese?
捞 means dredge; fish up; scoop out in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 捞 read?
捞 is read lāo. Reading it inside real words — 捞 and 打捞 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 捞 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 捞 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 捞 in a word?
A common word containing 捞 is 捞 (lāo) — "fish out, scoop up". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 捞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 捞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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