轢 (lì) - To run over, to crush, to oppress, to & also refers to friction or conflict.

轢Tone 4

lì ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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轢 · lì

To run over, to crush, to oppress, to override;

also refers to friction or conflict.

To run over, to crush, to oppress, toalso refers to friction or conflict.

Usage highlights

Run overCrush flatOppress and bullyConflict and frictionWheel trackOverride authority

Synonyms

  • 压— to press, to crush
  • 碾— to roll over, to crush
  • 欺— to bully, to oppress

Antonyms

  • 扶— to support, to help
  • 助— to assist, to aid
  • 护— to protect, to defend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The car ran over the bicycle (汽车轢过自行车).
  • The wheels crushed the stones (车轮轢碎了石子).
  • He felt oppressed by his superiors (他感到被上司轢制).
  • There was friction between the two parties (双方发生了轢轕).

Collocations

  • Run over(轢过)
  • Crush flat(轢平)
  • Oppress and bully(轢压)
  • Conflict and friction(轢轕)
  • Wheel track(轢迹)
  • Override authority(轢权)

Idioms

  • To ride roughshod over(纵横轢轢)
  • Mutual conflict and friction(互相轢轕)
  • To override and oppress(轢压制人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the action of wheels running over objects, later extended metaphorically to interpersonal oppression and conflict.
  • In classical texts, often used to describe the oppressive behavior of the powerful against the weak.
  • The character contains the 'cart' radical (車), clearly indicating its connection to vehicles and wheels.

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