勒

lēi/lè

to strap tightly; to bind

HSK 3.0 · Level 7–9 verb

Meaning

lēi lei1
  1. to strap tightly
  2. to bind
lè le4
  1. to rein in
  2. to compel
  3. to force
  4. to carve
  5. to engrave
  6. (literary) to command
  7. to lead
  8. bridle
  9. (physics) abbr. for 斯, lux

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