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耢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
耢làoa kind of farm tooln, 13 strokes, radical 耒
lào(lao4) T4
  1. 1a kind of farm tool
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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
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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About 耢

耢Simplified
13Strokes
耒Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 耢

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.

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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Etymology of 耢

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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plow

Semantic (meaning)耒
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Phonetic (sound)劳
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Case file: 耢

  1. 1The meaning half耒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half劳 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplow
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 耢?

Decomposition of 耢

IDS Structure⿰耒劳
耢Full Character
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耒lei3
left
劳lao2
right
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Which of these is a component of 耢?

How to say a kind of farm tool in Chinese

“a kind of farm tool” in Chinese is耢lào

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.

When to use 耢

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).

What learners get wrong

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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耢

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Frequently Asked Questions about 耢

It is pronounced as 'lào'.

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