擂 (léi) - To beat & to pound

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léi ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

擂 · léi

To beat;

to pound;

to strike;

to grind;

to compete in a contest;

also refers to a platform for martial contests.

To beatto poundto strike

Usage highlights

Beat a drumMartial arts platformGrind medicineChallenge platformPound with a pestleStrike heavily

Synonyms

  • 打— to hit; to strike
  • 击— to beat; to hit
  • 捶— to pound; to beat with fist

Antonyms

  • 抚— to caress; to soothe
  • 摸— to touch gently

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He beat the drum loudly (擂鼓).
  • They competed fiercely in the martial arts arena (擂台).
  • She ground the medicine into powder (擂药).
  • The boxer challenged others on the platform (擂台上).

Collocations

  • Beat a drum(擂鼓)
  • Martial arts platform(擂台)
  • Grind medicine(擂药)
  • Challenge platform(擂主)
  • Pound with a pestle(擂钵)
  • Strike heavily(擂打)

Idioms

  • To beat drums and shout(擂鼓呐喊)
  • To mount the platform to fight(打擂台)
  • To pound and grind(擂研磨杵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 擂 originally meant to strike or pound, often with tools like a pestle.
  • In martial arts culture, 擂台 refers to a raised platform for public combat competitions.
  • The character embodies both physical action (beating) and competitive spirit (arena fighting).

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