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March 24, 2026
茬chá(cha2)
The character 茬 (chá) refers to the stubble left after harvesting crops, representing a period or opportunity for regrowth or a second crop. It can also signify the concept of opportunity in a broader sense, particularly in agriculture and resource management contexts. This term is commonly used when discussing farming practices and crop cycles.
Strokes9Radical艹Frequency#13050DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, agriculture plays a crucial role, and terms related to farming reflect a deep connection to land and sustainability. The practice of crop rotation, which 茬 can represent, is essential for maintaining soil health and maximizing productivity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a farmer looking over his fields after a harvest. The stubble (茬) left behind is like a treasure trove of potential opportunities for new growth. The character's radical '艹' (grass) hints at its agricultural roots, while the sound 'chá' can remind you of 'chance'—the chance for new crops to grow.
Meanings of 茬
chá(cha2)
1opportunity; farmland after the harvest
2stubble land after crop has been taken
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About 茬
茬Simplified
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艹Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 茬
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a farmer looking over his fields after a harvest. The stubble (茬) left behind is like a treasure trove of potential opportunities for new growth. The character's radical '艹' (grass) hints at its agricultural roots, while the sound 'chá' can remind you of 'chance'—the chance for new crops to grow.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 茬 with similar-sounding characters due to its specialized usage. It is more common in agricultural discussions and may not be used frequently in everyday conversation, making it more informal in that sense. Be mindful of using the correct tone, as mispronouncing it (e.g., using the wrong tone) can lead to confusion with other words.
HSK Study Tips
Although 茬 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your grasp of agricultural terms and idioms related to opportunities. Focus on related vocabulary such as 机会 (jīhuì, opportunity) and 农业 (nóngyè, agriculture) to build a broader context.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, agriculture plays a crucial role, and terms related to farming reflect a deep connection to land and sustainability. The practice of crop rotation, which 茬 can represent, is essential for maintaining soil health and maximizing productivity.
Common Mistakes
Learners may incorrectly use 茬 in contexts unrelated to agriculture, such as in casual conversation about opportunities. For example, saying '我在工作中遇到了茬' (I encountered stubble in my work) would be incorrect; instead, use the word 机会 (jīhuì) for opportunity.
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Grammar Patterns of 茬
茬 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他站在那儿，头发乱成一团，下巴上一片黑胡____。
There he stood: hair in wild tangles, dark stubble shadowing his chin.
Example Sentences for 茬 (5)
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他站在那儿，头发乱成一团，下巴上一片黑胡茬。
tā zhàn zài nà ér， ， tóu fā luàn chéng yī， tuán ， xià bā shàng yī piàn hēi。
There he stood: hair in wild tangles, dark stubble shadowing his chin.
A crop of tomatoes enriches the soil and makes it suitable for growing cabbage.
5
割剩的茬很短.
gē shèng de chá hěn duǎn.
The sward is bared very closely.
Cultural Notes for 茬
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, agriculture plays a crucial role, and terms related to farming reflect a deep connection to land and sustainability. The practice of crop rotation, which 茬 can represent, is essential for maintaining soil health and maximizing productivity.
Word Family of 茬
Words Containing This Character8
茬cháan opportunity
找茬to pick fault with
话茬topic話茬
茬口an opportunity
倒茬rotation of crops
话茬儿topic話茬兒
灭茬to clear stubble from fields (agriculture)滅茬
换茬rotation of crops換茬
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Compound Meaning
What does 茬 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 茬
茬 is more specialized and typically used in agricultural contexts rather than in casual conversation.
It can be used to describe opportunities or chances that arise from previous actions, particularly in farming.
Yes, but it's more common in written forms, especially in agricultural literature.
