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围殴

wéi ōudictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to gang up and beat
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

圍毆 围殴 [wei2 ou1] /to gang up and beat/

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Other forms in these source records: 圍毆

  • 围
    wéi

    to encircle / to surround / all around / to wear by wrapping around (scarf, shawl)

  • 殴
    ōu

    to beat up / to hit sb

    Ōu

    surname Ou

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.