勒

Pronunciationlēi,lè,lei
Five Elements
Strokes11 strokes

Basic Info

Pronunciation lēi,lè,lei
Five Elements
Fortune
Radical
Simplified Strokes 11 strokes
Traditional Strokes 11 strokes

Naming Meaning

Kangxi Dictionary

View Original Page 148
View Original Page 148
Zi Collection, Page Position: Lower Radical: Strength (lì) Lè; Kangxi strokes: 11; Page number: 148, line 10 Tang Rhyme (Tángyùn): lú zé qiè. Jiyun (Jíyùn), Yunhui (Yùnhuì), Zhengyun (Zhèngyùn): lì dé qiè, pronounced with an entering tone (rù shēng) from the léng rhyme group. Shuowen Jiezi (Shuōwén Jiězì): "A bridle and bit for a horse's head." It is formed from the radical "革" (leather) and "力" (strength) as the phonetic component. Another explanation says it is a horse's reins; with a bit it is called lè, without it is called jī. Shimíng (Shìmíng): "A rein. It encloses its head and pulls it." Yupian (Yùpiān): "A horse's bit and bridle." Book of Han (Hànshū), Account of the Xiongnu (Xiōngnú Zhuàn): "One set of saddle and bridle." Also, Zengyun (Zēngyùn): "To restrain." Yupian: "To restrain is lè." Also, "to engrave." Liji (Lǐjì), Monthly Ordinances (Yuèlìng): "In the first month of winter, the master craftsman is ordered to present his accomplishments. The names of the craftsmen are engraved on the objects to verify their sincerity." Note: "To engrave names on objects to be prepared for inspection." Also, Guangyun (Guǎngyùn): Shí Hǔ (a historical figure) avoided the taboo name lè (his own name), so a horse bridle (mǎ lè) was referred to as pèi.

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