Word Detail
勒
lè
to rein in, to compel, to force, to carve, to engrave, (literary) to command, to lead, bridle, (physics) abbr. for 斯, lux
HSK 7-9 (v3.0)
Examples
勒紧裤腰带。
Lēijǐn kùyāodài.
Tighten one's belt (live frugally).
勒索。
Lèsuǒ.
Extort / Blackmail.