How to Write 擂
The character 擂 (léi) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
擂 is pronounced léi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to beat (a drum); to pound.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: léi, lèi.
Common Words with 擂
Example Sentences
各路高手云集在此，准备在擂台上一决高下。
gè lù gāo shǒu yún jí zài cǐ zhǔn bèi zài lèi tái shàng yī jué gāo xià
Experts from all over have gathered here, ready to compete in the arena.
他决定报名参加明天的武术打擂比赛。
tā jué dìng bào míng cān jiā míng tiān de wǔ shù dǎ lèi bǐ sài
He decided to sign up for tomorrow's martial arts competition.
随着指挥旗的挥动，战船上响起了擂鼓声。
suí zhe zhǐ huī qí de huī dòng zhàn chuán shàng xiǎng qǐ le léi gǔ shēng
With the waving of the command flag, the sound of drums echoed from the warship.
这个人总是自吹自擂，大家都不喜欢他。
zhè ge rén zǒng shì zì chuī zì léi dà jiā dōu bù xǐ huān tā
This person is always boasting, and nobody likes him.
Practice Writing 擂 (léi)
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