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This character is not commonly used in daily conversation, making it more relevant in specific contexts such as agriculture or literature. A common mistake is using it in informal settings where simpler terms for 'to plow' may be more appropriate. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.
Since 耤 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on its relationships with other agricultural terms. It connects with words related to farming practices, making it useful within the context of rural studies or environmental discussions.
Learners often confuse 耤 with similar characters like 耕 (gēng), which also means 'to plow' but is more commonly used. For example, saying '我今天要耤田' (I will plow the fields today) is less common than '我今天要耕田'.
Pronunciation of 耤
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Etymology of 耤
plow
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Case file: 耤
- 1The meaning half耒 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half昔 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayplow
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to plow; to rely on in Chinese
“to plow; to rely on” in Chinese is耤
The character 耤 (jí) primarily means 'to plow' or 'to cultivate land'. It is often used in agricultural contexts, indicating the action of preparing soil for planting. Additionally, it can imply reliance on someone or something, reflecting a dependence that may be necessary in farming or other relationships.
When to use 耤
This character is not commonly used in daily conversation, making it more relevant in specific contexts such as agriculture or literature. A common mistake is using it in informal settings where simpler terms for 'to plow' may be more appropriate. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 耤 with similar characters like 耕 (gēng), which also means 'to plow' but is more commonly used. For example, saying '我今天要耤田' (I will plow the fields today) is less common than '我今天要耕田'.
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The pronunciation is 'jí', with a rising tone.
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