埒 (liè) - To equal & to match

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liè ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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埒 · liè

To equal;

to match;

boundary;

enclosure;

embankment;

dam;

a measure word for walls.

To equalto matchboundary

Usage highlights

To be equal toBoundary markerLow wallHorse racing trackTo match in skillWater embankment

Synonyms

  • 等— equal, same
  • 同— same, identical
  • 齐— equal, uniform

Antonyms

  • 异— different, distinct
  • 差— differ, disparity

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Their skills are equal (相埒).
  • The two teams are evenly matched (实力相埒).
  • He built a low wall (筑了一道埒) around the garden.
  • The ancient text mentions a boundary marker (封埒).

Collocations

  • To be equal to(相埒)
  • Boundary marker(封埒)
  • Low wall(矮埒)
  • Horse racing track(马埒)
  • To match in skill(才力相埒)
  • Water embankment(水埒)

Idioms

  • Their talents and abilities are equal(才力相埒)
  • Rich as the nobility(富埒王侯)
  • Wealth matching the sovereign(富埒天子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to low walls, boundaries, or enclosures, particularly those used for horse racing tracks in ancient times.
  • Used metaphorically to denote equality or matching in quality, status, or ability.
  • Appears in classical texts describing comparisons of wealth, talent, or status among nobles and officials.

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