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