Definition
掠 is a bound form (b.f.) that mainly appears as part of compounds, not as an independent word. Its core meanings are (1) to plunder or take by force (in 掠夺) and (2) to sweep or skim past lightly (in 掠过). The pinyin given in this entry, luě:, is unusual; the standard pronunciation is lüè (fourth tone). Use of 掠 in compounds is common in written and formal Chinese.
b.f.
to plunderto loot (as in 掠夺)to skim pastto brush over (as in 掠过)(calligraphy) left-slanting stroke (as in 掠笔)
Examples
- 。Dírén luě: duó le zhè zuò chéngshì de cáifù.The enemy plundered the wealth of this city.
- 。Yí zhèn wēifēng cóng húmiàn luě: guò.A light breeze skimmed across the lake surface.
- 。Yànzi dī fēi luě: guò shuǐmiàn.Swallows flew low, skimming the water surface.
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