磥 (lěi) - Pile up & heap

磥Tone 3

lěi ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

磥 · lěi

Pile up;

heap;

accumulate;

also used in names to describe something piled high or abundant.

Pile upheapaccumulate

Usage highlights

Piled stonesAccumulated wealthLayered mountainsHeap upPile high

Synonyms

  • 累— accumulate; pile up
  • 堆— pile; heap
  • 积— accumulate; amass

Antonyms

  • 散— scatter; disperse
  • 减— reduce; decrease

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stones were piled high (磥石).
  • He accumulated great wealth (磥积财富).
  • The mountain appeared layered and majestic (山势磥磥).

Collocations

  • Piled stones(磥石)
  • Accumulated wealth(磥积)
  • Layered mountains(磥磥山势)
  • Heap up(磥起)
  • Pile high(磥高)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 磥 is composed of the stone radical (石) and the phonetic component 累, suggesting stones piled up.
  • In naming contexts, it can convey a sense of abundance, accumulation, or majestic layered appearance.
  • It is a relatively rare character in modern usage, more commonly found in classical texts or specialized names.

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