What does 抡 mean in Chinese?

抡 (lūn) means "to swing (one's arms, a heavy object); to wave (a sword, one's fists); to fling (money)" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 7-9.

How do you pronounce 抡?

抡 is pronounced "lūn" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 1.

What HSK level is 抡?

抡 is an HSK 7-9 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.

What words contain the character 抡?

Common words with 抡 include 抡元 (to win the top award), 胡抡 (to act rashly).

How do you write 抡?

You can practice writing 抡 using our stroke order tool.

抡 (lūn), to swing (one's arms, a heavy object)

抡

lūn

to swing (one's arms, a heavy object); to wave (a sword, one's fists); to fling (money)

HSK 7-9 New to HSKverb

Traditional: 掄

Character Breakdown

Radical: 手 (no. 64)Traditional: 掄

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Definitions

(verb) to swing (one's arms, a heavy object)
to wave (a sword, one's fists)
to fling (money)

Example Sentences

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Words Containing 抡

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
抡元	lún yuán	to win the top award
胡抡	hú lūn	to act rashly

Related Words

甩(shuǎi)· to throw

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摆手(bǎi shǒu)· to wave one's hand

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甩动(shuǎi dòng)· to shake

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甩手(shuǎi shǒu)· to swing one's arms

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 7-9
HSK 2.0: Not listed
HSK Lord study list: HSK 9 list

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New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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