Chinese

Meaning: to rein in; to force; to carve; bridle; lux abbreviation
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun, Counter

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Example

騎手在轉彎前勒住馬,避免撞到欄杆。
骑手在转弯前勒住马,避免撞到栏杆。
The rider reined in the horse before the turn to avoid hitting the railing.

Usage Notes

In everyday use it often appears in compounds about forcing someone or reining in an animal. With this reading it also has literary noun and engraving senses, and it can abbreviate lux in technical contexts.

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