勒
lè
to force; to compel (as in 勒令, 勒索)
Every meaning
lè
- to force; to compel (as in 勒令, 勒索)
- to rein in; to restrain (as in 勒马)
- lux (unit of illumination)
- (literary) to carve; to engrave
lēi
- to tighten; to strap tightly
- to strangle
Words with 勒
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).