擂
to grind; to beat; to drum
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to grind; to pound
dialectDialectal usage. Often refers to grinding food items like rice, beans, or spices into powder or paste using a mortar or a specific tool.
Grandma is using a stone mortar to grind rice flour.
Grind these peanuts into powder to use as a seasoning.
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This dish requires ground garlic paste.
In the past, without machines, people had to grind sesame seeds by hand.
The ground chili peppers are very fragrant.
verb
to beat; to strike; to drum
Commonly refers to beating drums or striking someone/something. Figuratively used in '自吹自擂' (to blow one's own trumpet).
On the battlefield, the war drums were beaten with a deafening sound.
He always likes to blow his own trumpet.
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In a fit of anger, he threw a heavy punch.
Someone is beating the drums to cheer them on.
Don't pound on the door; come inside and talk.