礧 (léi) - To pile stones & a heap of stones

礧Tone 2

léi ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

礧 · léi

To pile stones;

a heap of stones;

ancient form of 礌 (stone-throwing weapon);

ancient form of 磊 (pile of stones);

to strike;

to collide.

To pile stonesa heap of stonesancient form of 礌 (stone-throwing weapon)

Usage highlights

Stone pileStoneStone defense formationPile up stonesStone barrier

Synonyms

  • 磊— pile of stones, heap of rocks
  • 礌— stone-throwing weapon
  • 堆— to pile up, heap

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fortress had stone piles for defense (礧石).
  • Ancient armies used stone-throwing weapons (礧木).
  • The rocks formed a natural barrier (礧石阵).

Collocations

  • Stone pile(礧石)
  • Stone-throwing weapon(礧木)
  • Stone defense formation(礧石阵)
  • Pile up stones(礧石)
  • Stone barrier(礧石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient military contexts for defensive structures and weapons
  • Appears in classical texts describing fortifications and warfare tactics
  • Related to early Chinese military engineering and defense systems

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