How to Write 耒
The character 耒 (lěi) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 耒 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
耒 is pronounced lěi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Plough / Ancient farm tool.
Common Words with 耒
耒耜
lěi sì
Ancient farm tools / Plough
耒阳
lěi yáng
Leiyang (a city in Hunan province)
耒头
lěi tóu
The head of a plough
Example Sentences
古人使用耒耜耕地。
gǔ rén shǐ yòng lěi sì gēng dì
Ancient people used primitive plows to till the soil.
耒阳是一个城市。
lěi yáng shì yí gè chéng shì
Leiyang is a city.
耒头是农具的一部分。
lěi tóu shì nóng jù de yī bù fèn
The plough head is a part of a farm tool.
Practice Writing 耒 (lěi)
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