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壘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
壘lěirampart; base (in baseball)zg, 18 strokes, radical 土
lěi(lei3) T3
  1. 1rampart; base (in baseball)
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March 24, 2026

壘lěi(lei3)

The character 壘 (lěi) refers to a rampart or defensive wall, often used in historical or military contexts. In contemporary usage, it commonly denotes the base in baseball, where players stand during the game. The word carries connotations of protection and a foundational position in both contexts.

Strokes18Radical土
Cultural Note

In Chinese history, defensive walls were crucial in ancient warfare, symbolizing strength and security. The use of 壘 in sports reflects the significance of teamwork and strategy in both historical and modern contexts.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tall wall (the radical 士) protecting a baseball field. The 'rampart' (壘) is where players stand, just like soldiers behind a wall. The sound 'lěi' can be remembered by picturing a player saying 'Lay down the base!' as they prepare to run.

Meanings of 壘

lěi(lei3)
1rampart; base (in baseball)
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About 壘

壘Simplified
18Strokes
土Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 壘

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 壘 (lěi) with other similar-sounding characters. It is generally used in formal contexts when discussing military structures or sports. Common collocations include '壘球' (lěiqiú) for softball and '壘上' (lěi shàng) for 'on base' in baseball.

HSK Study Tips

While 壘 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding its structure can enhance comprehension of related terms at this level, especially those pertaining to sports and military. Focus on the context in which it is used to grasp its full meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 壘 (lěi) with other characters like 雷 (léi) meaning 'thunder.' A common mistake is saying '雷球' (léiqiú) when they mean 'softball' (壘球, lěiqiú). Always ensure you are using the correct character based on the context.

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Etymology of 壘

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)畾
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Case file: 壘

  1. 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half畾 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayearth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 壘?

Decomposition of 壘

IDS Structure⿱畾土
壘Full Character
=
畾lei2
top
土Tu3
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 壘?

How to say rampart; base (in baseball) in Chinese

“rampart; base (in baseball)” in Chinese is壘lěi

The character 壘 (lěi) refers to a rampart or defensive wall, often used in historical or military contexts. In contemporary usage, it commonly denotes the base in baseball, where players stand during the game. The word carries connotations of protection and a foundational position in both contexts.

When to use 壘

Be careful not to confuse 壘 (lěi) with other similar-sounding characters. It is generally used in formal contexts when discussing military structures or sports. Common collocations include '壘球' (lěiqiú) for softball and '壘上' (lěi shàng) for 'on base' in baseball.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 壘 (lěi) with other characters like 雷 (léi) meaning 'thunder.' A common mistake is saying '雷球' (léiqiú) when they mean 'softball' (壘球, lěiqiú). Always ensure you are using the correct character based on the context.

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壘

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Word Family of 壘

Words Containing This Character18
垒lěirampart壘
堡垒bǎolěifort堡壘
壁垒rampart壁壘
垒球softball壘球
对垒to face off against one's adversary (military, sports etc)對壘
关税壁垒tariff wall關稅壁壘
营垒army camp營壘
本垒打home run (baseball)本壘打
本垒home base本壘
全垒打home run (baseball)全壘打
壁垒森严closely guarded壁壘森嚴
干打垒rammed earth乾打壘
堆垒to pile up堆壘
跑垒running between bases (in baseball)跑壘
跑垒员runner (in baseball)跑壘員
木垒县Mori Kazakh autonomous county or Mori Qazaq aptonom nahiyisi in Changji Hui autonomous prefecture 昌吉回族自治州[Chāng​jí​Huí​zú​zì​zhì​zhōu], Xinjiang木壘縣
木垒哈萨克自治县Mori Kazakh autonomous county or Mori Qazaq aptonom nahiyisi in Changji Hui autonomous prefecture 昌吉回族自治州[Chāng​jí​Huí​zú​zì​zhì​zhōu], Xinjiang木壘哈薩克自治縣
坡垒Hainan hopea (Hopea hainanensis) (botany)坡壘
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 壘

In baseball, 壘 refers to the bases on the field where players stand and aim to reach during the game.

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