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March 24, 2026
耢()lào(lao4)
The character 耢 (lào) refers to a specific type of farm tool used for plowing or tilling soil. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly in traditional farming practices where soil preparation is essential for crop growth.
Strokes13Radical耒Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The use of 耢 (lào) is rooted in traditional Chinese agriculture, highlighting the importance of farming tools in sustaining rural communities and food production in Chinese history.
Memory Tip
Imagine a farmer using the 耢 (lào) tool to 'low' (pronounced like 'lào') the soil for planting. The character combines the radical 耳 (ear) at the top, suggesting listening to the land, and the component 老 (old) at the bottom, symbolizing traditional farming methods.
Meanings of 耢
lào(lao4)
1a kind of farm tool
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耢Simplified
Traditional
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耒Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a farmer using the 耢 (lào) tool to 'low' (pronounced like 'lào') the soil for planting. The character combines the radical 耳 (ear) at the top, suggesting listening to the land, and the component 老 (old) at the bottom, symbolizing traditional farming methods.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 耢 with similar-sounding words, as it is a specific agricultural term. This word is generally used in more formal or technical contexts related to farming. Common collocations include phrases such as '耢地' (to till the land).
HSK Study Tips
While 耢 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to agricultural vocabulary that may appear in HSK 3 or 4. Focus on related terms that describe farming tools and practices, as they will enhance your understanding of agricultural contexts.
Cultural Note
The use of 耢 (lào) is rooted in traditional Chinese agriculture, highlighting the importance of farming tools in sustaining rural communities and food production in Chinese history.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 耢 with other farm-related terms like 锄 (chú), which means hoe. Remember, 耢 specifically refers to a plowing tool, while 锄 is used for weeding.
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Cultural Notes for 耢
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The use of 耢 (lào) is rooted in traditional Chinese agriculture, highlighting the importance of farming tools in sustaining rural communities and food production in Chinese history.
Frequently Asked Questions about 耢
It is pronounced as 'lào'.
It's more commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly when discussing traditional farming.
The character 耢 features the radical for 'ear' at the top and the character for 'old' at the bottom.
