勒 (lè) is a Chinese word meaning “(literary) bridle; halter; headstall; to rein in; to compel; to force”.

Meanings

  1. 1(literary) bridle; halter; headstall
  2. 2to rein in
  3. 3to compel; to force
  4. 4(literary) to carve; to engrave
  5. 5(literary) to command; to lead (an army etc)
  6. 6(physics) lux (abbr. for 勒克斯[le4 ke4 si1])

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