勒

lēi

HSK 7-93 readings

“To rein in” in Chinese is 勒 (lēi).

Other characters with the syllable lei: see all 8 →

Meaning

to rein in
to compel; to force
(physics) lux (abbr. for 勒克斯[le4 ke4 si1])

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to strap tightly
to bind
(literary) bridle; halter; headstall
(literary) to carve; to engrave
(literary) to command; to lead (an army etc)

Readings

lēito strap tightly / to bind
lè(literary) bridle; halter; headstall / to rein in / to compel; to force / (literary) to carve; to engrave / (literary) to command; to lead (an army etc) / (physics) lux (abbr. for 勒克斯)

Stroke Order

11 strokes

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