掄 (lūn) - To swing, brandish, wield & to select, choose (especially in the context of
掄 · lūn
To swing, brandish, wield;
to select, choose (especially in the context of selecting talent).
To swing, brandish, wieldto select, choose (especially in the context of
Usage highlights
Swing a fistBrandish a knifeSwing an axeSelect talentSwing a hammerSwing arm
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He swung the sword with great force (抡剑).
- The committee will select the best candidate (抡选人才).
- The martial artist demonstrated a powerful swinging fist (抡拳).
Collocations
- Swing a fist(抡拳)
- Brandish a knife(抡刀)
- Swing an axe(抡斧)
- Select talent(抡才)
- Swing a hammer(抡锤)
- Swing arm(抡臂)
Idioms
- To swing one's arms and dance(抡胳膊舞)
- To select the wise and capable(抡贤举能)
Cultural background
FAQ- The character appears in martial arts contexts, describing powerful, circular movements.
- In classical usage, it can carry the meaning of selecting or judging talent, as in imperial examinations.