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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
农作物nóngzuòwù(farm) cropsHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #19349, Very Hard
nóngzuòwù(nong2zuo4wu4)nong zuo wu T2
  1. 1(farm) crops
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March 24, 2026

农作物(農作物)nóngzuòwù(nong2zuo4wu4)

农作物 refers to agricultural crops that are cultivated for consumption or profit. This term encompasses a wide range of plants, including grains, fruits, and vegetables, commonly grown in farming contexts. It is often used in discussions about agriculture, food production, and economic activities related to farming.

Strokes21Frequency#19349DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, the importance of 农作物 is deeply rooted in agricultural traditions, reflecting the historical significance of farming in sustaining communities and economies. Events like the harvest festival celebrate the yield of crops, underscoring their cultural importance.

Memory tip

Think of 农 (nóng) as depicting a farmer in a field working with crops, where the character's top part looks like a roof over a field. The 作 (zuò) suggests 'to make' or 'to do', connecting to the idea of growing or producing crops. Finally, 物 (wù) means 'thing', reinforcing that these are tangible agricultural products.

Meanings of 农作物

nóngzuòwù(nong2zuo4wu4)
1(farm) crops
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农作物Simplified
農作物Traditional
21Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

粮食 (liángshí) refers specifically to food grains, while 农作物 (nóngzuòwù) includes all types of crops, not just grains.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 农作物 with similar terms like 农民 (farmer) or 农业 (agriculture), which refer to the people and the practice, respectively. This term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about food security and agricultural policies.

HSK Study Tips

Although 农作物 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates to HSK Level 2 and 3 topics such as food (食物) and farming (农业). Focus on understanding related vocabulary such as 水果 (fruit), 蔬菜 (vegetables), and their collective impact on food systems.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 农作物 in a singular form when it refers to multiple types of crops. For example, saying 农作物 is singular; it should be used in contexts that clearly indicate plurality, such as '这些农作物非常重要' (These crops are very important).

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Component Characters

农nóngpeasant
HSK 56 strokes冖
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作zuōto do
HSK 67 strokes亻
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物wùthing
HSK 28 strokes牛
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How to say (farm) crops in Chinese

“(farm) crops” in Chinese is农作物nóngzuòwù

农作物 refers to agricultural crops that are cultivated for consumption or profit. This term encompasses a wide range of plants, including grains, fruits, and vegetables, commonly grown in farming contexts. It is often used in discussions about agriculture, food production, and economic activities related to farming.

When to use 农作物

Be careful not to confuse 农作物 with similar terms like 农民 (farmer) or 农业 (agriculture), which refer to the people and the practice, respectively. This term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about food security and agricultural policies.

农作物 or something close to it

粮食 (liángshí) refers specifically to food grains, while 农作物 (nóngzuòwù) includes all types of crops, not just grains.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 农作物 in a singular form when it refers to multiple types of crops. For example, saying 农作物 is singular; it should be used in contexts that clearly indicate plurality, such as '这些农作物非常重要' (These crops are very important).

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农作物 includes all types of crops like rice, wheat, corn, fruits, and vegetables cultivated for human consumption.

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