勒 lèlēi HSK7 bridle, rein in, strangle Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents Showing: strap tightly All meanings 6 lè 5 bridle 1command 1engrave 1lux 1rein in 1lēi 1 strap tightly 1 1 sentence for 勒 (lēi — strap tightly) 绳子勒得手疼。 shéngzi lēi de shǒu téng. The rope is so tight it hurts my hands. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary