Chinese words · HSK 4

约

yuēTraditional 約

about; approximately

Every meaning

yuē

  1. about; approximately
  2. to make an appointment; to arrange to meet
  3. (slang) to hook up; to go out together
  4. agreement; treaty (as in 条约)
  5. to restrict (as in 约束)

yāo

  1. (coll.) to weigh

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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).