Chinese words · HSK 7–9

捞

lāoTraditional 撈

to scoop out of water; to dredge up

Every meaning

lāo

  1. to scoop out of water; to dredge up
  2. to get by improper means
  3. to bail out; to get (sb) out of trouble
  4. (slang) bad at something; lame

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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).