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勒: lei (to strap tight) vs le (to rein in)

勒: lei (to strap tight) vs le (to rein in)

Readings 读音

  • lei to strap tight 勒紧 · 勒住
  • le to rein in; to force

How it works 讲解

勒 reads lei in words like 勒紧, 勒住 — "to strap tight"; 勒 reads le in words like — "to rein in". The surrounding word tells you which reading to use — learn the trigger words, not the character alone.

Examples 例句

  1. 中小企业Zhōngxiǎoqǐyè要yào勒紧裤带lēijǐnkùdài才能cáinéng存活cúnhuó。

    Small businesses will have to tighten their belts to survive.

  2. 希特勒Xītèlè恨hèn犹太人Yóutàirén。

    Hitler hated the Jews.

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