抡 lūn to swing
to swing; to flourish; to brandish
How to remember 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.
Component breakdown
抡 = 扌 hand + 仑 in order
- 扌 hand
- 仑 in order
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 is used
- 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.