擂
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Meaning: to pound ; to hit ; to beat ; to bang on
💡 Thunder (雷) with hand (扌) = pounding like a thunderclap.
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Character Story & Explanation
The character 擂 (léi) combines the hand radical 扌 with 雷 (thunder), suggesting the action of pounding like thunder. It means 'to pound, hit, beat, or bang on'. Culturally, 擂 is used in 擂台 (léi tái), a fighting arena in martial arts, symbolizing challenge and combat. The character evokes forceful, rhythmic striking.
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