How to Say
How to Write
léi
Meaning: to beat
💡 Imagine 'beat' as 'lay' (攂) down a rhythm.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

攂 (léi) meaning in English —

攂 (léi) is a rare Chinese character meaning 'to beat' or 'to strike', often used in historical or literary contexts related to drumming or pounding. It shares its pronunciation and meaning with the more common 擂 (léi), but 攂 is archaic and seldom used in modern Chinese. Understanding it enriches knowledge of classical texts.

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