(lěi) - Heap & mound

Tone 3

lěi | 26 strokes | radical:

· lěi

Heap;

mound;

pile;

also used in names for its solid, substantial quality.

Heapmoundpile

Usage highlights

Used in personal namesHistorical text usageDescribing accumulationReferring to mounds

Synonyms

  • pile, heap
  • pile up, build
  • mound, hillock

Antonyms

  • concave, depression
  • pit, hollow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 鑸 appears in some personal names (人名用字).
  • It can describe a mound of earth (土堆).
  • In historical texts, it might refer to accumulated objects (堆积物).
  • The character conveys a sense of substance and stability.

Collocations

  • Used in personal names(人名)
  • Historical text usage(古籍用字)
  • Describing accumulation(堆积)
  • Referring to mounds(土堆)

Idioms

  • No commonly used idioms containing this character are widely known.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This is a rare character primarily found in historical texts and specialized contexts.
  • In naming contexts, it may be chosen for its unique appearance and substantial meaning.
  • The character's complexity suggests it was used in specific technical or descriptive contexts.

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