抡 lūn to swing
to swing; to flourish; to brandish
怎么记住“抡”: 扌 hand + 仑 in order = to swing. The kids stand in order at the fair, and each one takes the big hammer in both hands to swing it at the bell.
部件结构
形声 · Meaning + sound
One part gives the meaning, the other gives the sound.
抡 = 扌 hand + 仑 in order
- 扌 hand meaning
- 仑 in order sound
The kids stand in order at the fair, and each one takes the big hammer in both hands to swing it at the bell.
How it came to be
The hand gives the meaning and the sign for in order gives the sound.
用法
- To swing/brandish with a big arc: 抡起拳头 (lūnqǐ quántóu) to wind up a punch, 抡锤子 (lūn chuízi) swing a hammer, 抡大刀 (lūn dàdāo) whirl a broadsword.
- Implies a forceful, sweeping motion of the whole arm.