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