Chinese words · HSK 3

扫

sǎoTraditional 掃

to scan (as in 扫码)

Every meaning

sǎo

  1. to scan (as in 扫码)
  2. to sweep
  3. to wipe out; to clear away (as in 扫黑)
  4. to glance; to sweep (one's eyes over)

sào

  1. (used in 扫帚) broom

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).