Definition
擂 (lēi) is the verb pronunciation for beating a drum or sounding a gong, often in ceremonial or martial contexts. The noun 'arena' (擂台) uses tone 2 (léi) and is a separate entry. As a verb, 擂 appears in compounds like 擂鼓 (beat a drum) and 擂锣 (ring a gong), and implies a forceful, rhythmic striking.
v.
to beat (a drum)to sound (a gong for martial contests or ceremonies)
Examples
- 擂，。Gǔshǒu yònglì lēi zhe dà gǔ, shēngyīn zhèn tiān.The drummer beat the big drum vigorously, the sound shaking the sky.
- ，擂。Bǐwǔ kāishǐ qián, xiān yào lēi gǔ sān shēng.Before the contest begins, they must first beat the drum three times.
- ，擂。Gǔdài zhànchǎng shàng, shìbīng men lēi gǔ zhùwēi.On ancient battlefields, soldiers beat drums to boost morale.
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