Definition
抡 (lūn) means to swing something (like arms or a heavy tool) with force, often in a circular motion. It is more vigorous and implies a full-arm swing compared to 挥 (huī), which is a general 'wave' (hand, flag) without the same force. The colloquial sense 'to fling money' means to spend lavishly.
verb
to swing (arms, a heavy object) with forceto brandish(colloquial) to fling or spend (money) lavishly
Easily confused
- 轮lúnlook-alike(noun) wheel; disk; ring; steamship (in 轮船)
- 指zhǐlook-aliketo point at, to indicate, to show
Examples
- 抡。Tā lūn qǐ dà chuí zá qiáng.He swung a sledgehammer to break the wall.
- 抡，。Bié luàn lūn gēbo, xiǎoxīn dǎ dào rén.Don't swing your arms wildly; careful not to hit someone.
- 抡。Tā yíxiàzi lūn le jǐ bǎi wàn.He blew several million in one go.
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