Meanings of 田
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AI Study Notes for 田
农田 (nóngtián) vs 田地 (tiándì) — use 农田 when specifically referring to agricultural fields, while 田地 can refer to any type of field or land.
When using 田, be mindful of the context; it’s often paired with terms related to agriculture. A common mistake is confusing it with other similar characters, like 土 (tǔ), which means 'earth' or 'soil.' Remember to use the correct classifier 片 (piàn) when referring to fields or pieces of land.
田 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists but is relevant for learners focusing on agriculture or rural life. Students should connect this character with related words like 农 (nóng, agriculture) and 地 (dì, land) to build their vocabulary around farming concepts.
Learners often confuse 田 with other characters like 场 (chǎng), which also relates to land but means 'place' or 'site.' A wrong example would be saying '我有很多场' instead of '我有很多田' when referring to fields.
Pronunciation of 田
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Etymology of 田
Pictograph of a field.
The plots of a rice paddy
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Case file: 田
Pictograph of a field.
- 1The giveawayThe plots of a rice paddy
- 2On the record aspictographic — someone drew the thing itself.
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How to say field in Chinese
“field” in Chinese is田
田 (tián) primarily means 'field' or 'farm,' representing cultivated land used for agriculture. It is often used in contexts relating to farming, land cultivation, and sometimes as a surname. The character conveys the idea of open, arable land, which is vital in agrarian societies.
When to use 田
When using 田, be mindful of the context; it’s often paired with terms related to agriculture. A common mistake is confusing it with other similar characters, like 土 (tǔ), which means 'earth' or 'soil.' Remember to use the correct classifier 片 (piàn) when referring to fields or pieces of land.
田 or something close to it
农田 (nóngtián) vs 田地 (tiándì) — use 农田 when specifically referring to agricultural fields, while 田地 can refer to any type of field or land.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 田 with other characters like 场 (chǎng), which also relates to land but means 'place' or 'site.' A wrong example would be saying '我有很多场' instead of '我有很多田' when referring to fields.
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Grammar Patterns of 田
田 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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Kenya's long distance runners have taken the athletics world by storm.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 田
田 represents a field or farm, specifically cultivated land.
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