勒 lèlēi HSK7 bridle, rein in, strangle Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents Showing: All meanings (6) All meanings 6 lè 5 bridle 1command 1engrave 1lux 1rein in 1lēi 1 strap tightly 1 6 sentences 将军勒兵归营,严阵以待。 jiāngjūn lè bīng guīyíng, yánzhènyǐdài. The general led his troops back to camp and stood ready for action. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary他在泰山顶上勒石记功。 tā zài Tài Shān dǐngshàng lè shí jìgōng. He had his achievements inscribed on a stone at the summit of Mount Tai. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary到了悬崖边,他急忙勒住马。 dào le xuányá biān, tā jímáng lè zhù mǎ. Reaching the edge of the cliff, he hastily reined in his horse. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary绳子勒得手疼。 shéngzi lēi de shǒu téng. The rope is so tight it hurts my hands. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary这种灯具的照度可以达到一千勒。 zhè zhǒng dēngjù de zhàodù kěyǐ dádào yīqiān lè. The illuminance of this lamp can reach one thousand lux. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary他收紧了手中的勒,马儿慢慢地在集市中停了下来。 tā shōujǐn le shǒu zhōng de lè, mǎ r mànmàn de zài jíshì zhōng tíng le xiàlai. He tightened the reins in his hand, and the horse slowly came to a halt in the marketplace. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary