攂 (lèi) - To beat (a drum) & to strike

攂Tone 4

lèi ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

攂 · lèi

To beat (a drum);

to strike;

to pound.

To beat (a drum)to striketo pound.

Usage highlights

Beat the drumStrike forcefullyDrumbeats resoundBeat the drum to advanceBeat the drum to gather people

Synonyms

  • 敲— to knock; to strike
  • 打— to hit; to beat
  • 击— to strike; to hit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The drummer beats the war drum (攂鼓).
  • He struck the drum with great force (用力攂鼓).
  • The sound of drumbeats echoed (鼓声攂动).

Collocations

  • Beat the drum(攂鼓)
  • Strike forcefully(用力攂)
  • Drumbeats resound(鼓声攂动)
  • Beat the drum to advance(攂鼓进军)
  • Beat the drum to gather people(攂鼓聚众)

Idioms

  • Beat drums and strike gongs(攂鼓鸣锣)
  • Beat the drum to pass through the pass(攂鼓过关)
  • Beat the drum to urge the troops(攂鼓催兵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese texts and historical contexts, especially related to military commands and ceremonies.
  • The character is composed of the hand radical (扌) indicating action, combined with 雷 (thunder), suggesting a powerful, thunderous striking motion.
  • Often appears in descriptions of ancient battlefields where drumbeats were used to signal troop movements.

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