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耥 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
耥tānga kind of farm toolx, 14 strokes, radical 耒
tāng(tang1) T1
  1. 1a kind of farm tool
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March 24, 2026

耥tāng(tang1)

The character 耥 (tāng) refers to a type of farm tool used for plowing or tilling soil. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly in rural areas where traditional farming methods are practiced. Understanding this character is useful for discussions about farming practices and tools in Chinese-speaking regions.

Strokes14Radical耒
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, agriculture has always been a vital part of life, and tools like 耥 represent the connection between people and the land. Farming festivals often celebrate tools and practices that have been handed down through generations.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer using a tool shaped like the character 耥. The left side (耳) resembles ears listening to the ground, while the right side (刀) looks like a knife, representing the cutting action of plowing. Together, they remind you that this tool helps the farmer 'hear' the land by preparing it for planting.

Meanings of 耥

tāng(tang1)
1a kind of farm tool
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About 耥

耥Simplified
14Strokes
耒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 耥

Usage Notes

While 耥 is not frequently used in everyday conversation, it may appear in agricultural texts or discussions. Be mindful of the context when using this term, as it is more formal and specific to farming. Ensure you pronounce it with the correct tone to avoid confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

Although 耥 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to agricultural terms found in HSK Level 3 or 4. Students should focus on vocabulary related to farming and tools to build a broader understanding of this field.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 耥 with similar-sounding characters like 当 (dāng), which means 'to serve as' or 'to be'. Ensure you focus on the correct pronunciation and context to avoid such mix-ups.

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Etymology of 耥

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)尚
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Case file: 耥

  1. 1The meaning half耒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half尚 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 耥?

Decomposition of 耥

IDS Structure⿰耒尚
耥Full Character
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耒lei3
left
尚Shang4
right
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How to say a kind of farm tool in Chinese

“a kind of farm tool” in Chinese is耥tāng

The character 耥 (tāng) refers to a type of farm tool used for plowing or tilling soil. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly in rural areas where traditional farming methods are practiced. Understanding this character is useful for discussions about farming practices and tools in Chinese-speaking regions.

When to use 耥

While 耥 is not frequently used in everyday conversation, it may appear in agricultural texts or discussions. Be mindful of the context when using this term, as it is more formal and specific to farming. Ensure you pronounce it with the correct tone to avoid confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 耥 with similar-sounding characters like 当 (dāng), which means 'to serve as' or 'to be'. Ensure you focus on the correct pronunciation and context to avoid such mix-ups.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 耥

It means a type of farm tool used for plowing or tilling soil.

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