勒 | Chinese meaning

勒【lēi】

HSK 7-9

to strap tightly
to bind

Generated definitions (experimental)

to strap tightly

This meaning is used when referring to the action of fastening or securing something firmly, often involving ropes, belts, or similar materials.

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We need to strap these boxes tightly to prevent them from falling during transportation.

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He strapped the rope tightly to ensure the cargo wouldn't move.

to bind

This meaning refers to the act of tying or securing items together, often indicating a more general or metaphorical connection, such as binding with agreements or laws.

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Her books are bound with string, making them easy to store.

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These laws bind each of us within the same social framework.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to tighten a strapto restrain tightlyto extortto order strictlyto rein in (a horse)to order to returnto impose self-restraintto stop a vehiclestrapped over the shoulderto bind forcefullyto tighten the reins