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塄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
塄lénga furrow in a fieldg, 12 strokes, radical 土
塄léngelevated bank around a fieldunknown, 12 strokes, radical 土
léng(leng2) T2
  1. 1a furrow in a field
  2. 2elevated bank around a field
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March 24, 2026

塄léng(leng2)

The character 塄 (léng) refers to a furrow or ridge formed in a field, often created to facilitate drainage or to delineate different areas for planting. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly when discussing farming techniques and land management.

Strokes12Radical土
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese farming, managing water and soil effectively has been crucial for successful crops. The use of furrows and elevated banks reflects ancient agricultural practices that are still relevant today, especially in rice cultivation in regions like the Yangtze River Delta.

Memory Tip

Imagine a long, winding furrow (like a snake) in a field, which is elevated slightly above the surrounding soil. The shape of the character 塄 resembles a bank or ridge that holds water in the fields, helping you remember both its form and function.

Meanings of 塄

léng(leng2)
1a furrow in a field
2elevated bank around a field
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About 塄

塄Simplified
12Strokes
土Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 塄 with similar characters related to land and agriculture, such as 坡 (pō, slope) and 埂 (gěng, ridge). This term is usually used in more formal or technical discussions about agriculture, so be mindful of the context when using it.

HSK Study Tips

While 塄 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your agricultural vocabulary. Focus on related terms and practice using them in context to build a more comprehensive understanding of farming-related phrases.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 塄 with 埂, mistakenly using 塄 when referring to a ridge. For example, saying '我在田里看到一个塄' (I saw a ridge in the field) should correctly use 埂 instead.

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Etymology of 塄

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

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)罒
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Case file: 塄

  1. 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half罒 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayearth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 塄?

Decomposition of 塄

IDS Structure⿰土⿱罒方
塄Full Character
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土Tu3
left
罒wang3
top
方Fang1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 塄?

How to say a furrow in a field in Chinese

“a furrow in a field” in Chinese is塄léng

The character 塄 (léng) refers to a furrow or ridge formed in a field, often created to facilitate drainage or to delineate different areas for planting. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly when discussing farming techniques and land management.

When to use 塄

Learners often confuse 塄 with similar characters related to land and agriculture, such as 坡 (pō, slope) and 埂 (gěng, ridge). This term is usually used in more formal or technical discussions about agriculture, so be mindful of the context when using it.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 塄 with 埂, mistakenly using 塄 when referring to a ridge. For example, saying '我在田里看到一个塄' (I saw a ridge in the field) should correctly use 埂 instead.

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塄

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Grammar Patterns of 塄

塄 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 1

Complete the Sentence

石____坎顶上有一道矮砖墙, 上面是一道铁栏杆.

Upon the top of the bank was a low brick wall, surmounted by an iron railing.

Example Sentences for 塄 (1)

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石塄坎顶上有一道矮砖墙, 上面是一道铁栏杆.

shí léng kǎn dǐng shàng yǒu yī dào ǎi zhuān qiáng, , shàng miàn shì yī dào tiě lán.

Upon the top of the bank was a low brick wall, surmounted by an iron railing.

Word Family of 塄

Words Containing This Character1
塄léngelevated bank around a field
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Compound Meaning

What does 塄 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 塄

It's not commonly used in casual conversation but may appear in discussions about agriculture or farming.

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