HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20727, Hard
抡
lūn
to select
HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20727, Hard
抡
lūn
to wave (a sword, one's fists)
HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20727, Hard
抡
lūn
to fling (money)
HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20727, Hard
抡
lún
to swing, to flourish, to brandish
HSK 7, v, 7 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20727, Hard
抡
lún
to swing (one's arms, a heavy object)
HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20727, Hard
抡
lún
to select
HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20727, Hard
抡
lún
to wave (a sword, one's fists)
HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20727, Hard
抡
lún
to fling (money)
HSK 7, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20727, Hard
lūn(lun1)
primary
T1
1to swing, to flourish, to brandish
2to swing (one's arms, a heavy object)
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March 24, 2026
抡(掄)lūn(lun1)
The character 抡 (lūn) means to swing or brandish something, often used in contexts where a person is energetically moving their arms or an object. It can also imply selecting or choosing something with vigor, like waving a sword or throwing money. This character conveys a sense of dynamic action and forcefulness.
Strokes7Radical扌Frequency#20727DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In martial arts, the action of 抡 is frequently depicted when practitioners showcase their skills by swinging swords or other weapons, illustrating the cultural significance of martial traditions in China.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person swinging a heavy object, such as a sword, with great enthusiasm. The character 抡 resembles an arm in motion, with the top part suggesting the action of swinging. Think of 'lūn' as the sound of the wind whooshing past when you swing something powerful.
Meanings of 抡
lūn(lun1)
primary
1to swing, to flourish, to brandish
2to swing (one's arms, a heavy object)
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About 抡
抡Simplified
掄Traditional
7Strokes
扌Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 抡
Quick Contrast
挥 (huī) — use 抡 when emphasizing a vigorous swinging action, whereas 挥 focuses more on the act of waving or gesturing.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person swinging a heavy object, such as a sword, with great enthusiasm. The character 抡 resembles an arm in motion, with the top part suggesting the action of swinging. Think of 'lūn' as the sound of the wind whooshing past when you swing something powerful.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of using 抡 in overly formal contexts, as it is more common in casual or dramatic situations. Learners often confuse it with similar verbs; for example, don’t confuse it with 拿 (ná), which simply means to take or hold. Common collocations include 抡拳 (lūn quán - to swing a fist) and 抡刀 (lūn dāo - to brandish a knife).
HSK Study Tips
Though 抡 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates to actions and verbs commonly seen in HSK Level 3 and 4, such as 挥 (huī - to wave) and 拿 (ná - to take). Focus on the physicality of actions when practicing usage in sentences, as this verb often describes energetic movements.
Cultural Note
In martial arts, the action of 抡 is frequently depicted when practitioners showcase their skills by swinging swords or other weapons, illustrating the cultural significance of martial traditions in China.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 抡 with similar characters like 挥 (huī), which means to wave without the aggressive connotation. For example, saying '我挥拳' (Wǒ huī quán - I wave my fist) instead of '我抡拳' (Wǒ lūn quán - I swing my fist) misrepresents the intended meaning of forcefulness.
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Pronunciation of 抡
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Grammar Patterns of 抡
抡 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 1
Complete the Sentence
她使出全身力气____起榔头砸向他的脑袋。
She swung the hammer at his head with all her might.
Example Sentences for 抡 (1)
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她使出全身力气抡起榔头砸向他的脑袋。
tā shǐ chū quán shēn lì qì lūn qǐ láng tóu zá xiàng tā de nǎo dài。
She swung the hammer at his head with all her might.
Cultural Notes for 抡
🏮Cultural insight
In martial arts, the action of 抡 is frequently depicted when practitioners showcase their skills by swinging swords or other weapons, illustrating the cultural significance of martial traditions in China.
Word Family of 抡
Words Containing This Character2
抡lūnto fling (money)掄
胡抡to act rashly胡掄
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Compound Meaning
What does 抡 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 抡
You can say, '他在比赛中抡起了拳头' (Tā zài bǐsài zhōng lūn qǐle quántóu) which means 'He swung his fist during the competition.'
While 抡 is commonly used in speech, it can also appear in informal writing, particularly in contexts that describe action or movement.
Synonyms include 挥 (huī - to wave) and 摆 (bǎi - to wave or swing), but 抡 specifically emphasizes a stronger, more forceful action.
