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HSK 7-9

lēi

tighten; strangle (with a rope; belt); also 'apply pressure'

Alternative translations

  • forcer
  • contraindre
  • étouffer
  • gazer
  • étrangler

Explanation

to bind

Examples

他勒住了马的缰绳。

He pulled back the reins of his horse.

她勒紧了腰带。

Tā lēi jǐn le yāo dài.

She tightened her belt.