HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

揪

揪 — to pull

Reading
jiū
Meaning
to pull; to seize
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

揪 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jiū and it means to pull; to seize. 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.

揪 appears in everyday chinese words such as 揪 (pull; seize; ferret out).

Chinese words containing 揪

Frequently asked questions

What does 揪 mean in Chinese?

揪 means to pull; to seize in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 揪 read?

揪 is read jiū. Reading it inside real words — 揪 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 揪 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 揪 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 揪 in a word?

A common word containing 揪 is 揪 (jiū) — "pull; seize; ferret out". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 揪 effectively?

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

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