leoi4檑
Jyutpingleoi4
Yalelèuih
Definition
Logs rolled down from a city wall as a defensive weapon against attackers.
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How it's used
This term is strictly historical and refers specifically to defensive logs used in ancient siege warfare. It is almost never encountered in modern daily life except when discussing history, literature, or period dramas. Using it in a contemporary context to describe ordinary wood or timber will sound extremely bizarre and archaic.
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luk1碌lūkExamples
In ancient times, people would roll logs down from the city walls.
These logs are really heavy, one person cannot push them.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general words for wood like 木頭, but 檑 specifically implies a defensive weapon or a heavy log intended for rolling down a slope or wall.
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