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擂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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擂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
擂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
擂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
擂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
擂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
擂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
擂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
擂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

擂 Stroke Order — How to Write 擂

Stroke Order

擂 is written in 16 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

擂 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌雷

擂 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 雷 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 13 more strokes

擂 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • léi
  • lèi

Meanings of 擂 in Chinese

1

léi擂

To grind or pound ingredients into a fine powder.
她将香料擂成细末，用来烹制美味佳肴
She will grind the spices into a fine powder to cook delicious dishes.
To beat (a drum); to boast or brag about oneself.
小明总是喜欢自吹自擂，很少得到大家的认可。
Xiao Ming always likes to blow his own horn, and rarely gets recognition from others.
2

lèi擂

A platform built for martial arts contests or challenges, typically used in phrases like '摆擂' (to set up a challenge) or '打擂' (to compete on a challenge platform).
他决定在社区活动中设下擂台，向所有功夫爱好者发起挑战。
He decided to set up a challenge platform at the community event, inviting all kung fu enthusiasts to challenge him.

Common Words and Phrases with 擂

1
léi擂bō钵
A mortar, a deep bowl (often wooden), used with a pestle to grind or crush ingredients.
奶奶用擂钵和擂槌把芝麻磨成了香浓的芝麻酱。
Grandma used a mortar and pestle to grind the sesame seeds into fragrant sesame paste.
2
lèi擂tái台
A platform or arena for martial arts contests, especially in old times; it can also refer to a challenge in a competition.
这次辩论赛成为了学生们思想交流的擂台。
This debate competition became a platform for students' intellectual exchange.
3
lèi擂zhǔ主
Defending champion in a challenge competition.
他凭借精湛的棋艺，成功击败所有挑战者，稳坐了擂主的宝座。
With his exquisite chess skills, he successfully defeated all challengers and firmly held the title of the reigning champion.

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Idioms with 擂

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Questions about 擂

What does 擂 mean in Chinese?

擂 (léi) means “To beat (a drum)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 擂?

擂 has 2 pronunciations: léi, lèi.

How many strokes does 擂 have?

擂 has 16 strokes.

How do you write 擂?

擂 is written in 16 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 擂?

The radical of 擂 is 扌, and 擂 is a phono-semantic compound.