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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
畟cèto plowx, 10 strokes, radical 田
畟cèsharpunknown, 10 strokes, radical 田
cè(ce4)ce T4
  1. 1to plow
  2. 2sharp
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March 24, 2026

畟cè(ce4)

The character 畟 (cè) primarily means 'to plow' and can also imply 'sharp' or 'keen.' It is used in agricultural contexts to describe the action of turning over soil, and it carries connotations of precision and effectiveness. The dual meanings can also be applied metaphorically to describe sharpness in thoughts or ideas.

Strokes10Radical田
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, agriculture is highly valued, and terms related to farming, like 畟, reflect the importance of plowing in producing food. This character may also appear in discussions about sustainable farming practices, which are increasingly relevant in contemporary China.

Memory tip

Imagine a farmer plowing a field with a sharp tool, cutting through the earth effortlessly. The character 畟 has the radical for 'field' (田) on the left, which helps connect the concept of agriculture to its meaning. You can visualize the sharp edge of a plow slicing through the soil, linking the pronunciation 'cè' to the sound of the sharp tool cutting.

Meanings of 畟

cè(ce4)
1to plow
2sharp
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畟Simplified
10Strokes
田Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 畟 (cè) with similar-sounding characters like 侧 (cè, 'side'), which can lead to incorrect meanings. This character is more likely to be used in formal agricultural discussions rather than everyday conversation. Remember to use the correct tone when pronouncing 'cè' to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 畟 is not part of the standard HSK levels, it's useful for learners interested in agriculture or specialized vocabulary. Students should focus on the context of farming and its related terminology when learning this character, as it doesn't frequently appear in standard conversational phrases.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 畟 (cè) with 侧 (cè), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我喜欢这畟' (I like this side) when meaning 'I like this plowed field' is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这块地' (I like this piece of land).

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Etymology of 畟

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

A man 夂 making a furrow 八 in a field 田

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Decomposition of 畟

IDS Structure⿱⿱田八夂
畟Full character
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田Tian2
top
八ba1
bottom
夂zhi3
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How to say to plow in Chinese

“to plow” in Chinese is畟cè

The character 畟 (cè) primarily means 'to plow' and can also imply 'sharp' or 'keen.' It is used in agricultural contexts to describe the action of turning over soil, and it carries connotations of precision and effectiveness. The dual meanings can also be applied metaphorically to describe sharpness in thoughts or ideas.

When to use 畟

Common mistakes include confusing 畟 (cè) with similar-sounding characters like 侧 (cè, 'side'), which can lead to incorrect meanings. This character is more likely to be used in formal agricultural discussions rather than everyday conversation. Remember to use the correct tone when pronouncing 'cè' to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 畟 (cè) with 侧 (cè), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我喜欢这畟' (I like this side) when meaning 'I like this plowed field' is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这块地' (I like this piece of land).

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It is pronounced as 'cè'.

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