verb · to beat a drum, bang on a door, or strike a person

深更半夜有人在外面擂门。

to pound or grind with a mortar and pestle

请把这些辣椒擂碎。

verb · to scold or reprimand (dialectal)

他因为考试不及格被妈妈擂了一顿。

a platform for a martial arts contest or competition

勇士们在擂台上一决高下。