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March 24, 2026
秧yāng(yang1)
The character 秧 (yāng) refers to young rice plants or seedlings that are ready for transplanting. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly in rice cultivation, symbolizing growth and the early stages of development in plants.
Strokes10Radical禾Frequency#65588DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, rice is a staple food and a symbol of prosperity, making the term 秧 significant during agricultural festivals and ceremonies that celebrate the planting season.
Memory Tip
Imagine a young, green rice plant (秧) sprouting from the ground, its shoots reaching up to the sky (the top part of the character resembles the shoots). The 'y' in 'yāng' sounds like 'young,' reminding you of the young plants it represents.
Meanings of 秧
yāng(yang1)
1shoots, sprouts; young rice plants
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秧Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 秧
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a young, green rice plant (秧) sprouting from the ground, its shoots reaching up to the sky (the top part of the character resembles the shoots). The 'y' in 'yāng' sounds like 'young,' reminding you of the young plants it represents.
Usage Notes
This term is typically used in agricultural discussions, so it may not be common in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar words like '芽' (yá), which means 'bud.' Remember that it is a noun and should be used in contexts involving planting or farming.
HSK Study Tips
Although 秧 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to HSK Level 3 topics on food and agriculture. Students should focus on its usage in sentences about farming and plant growth to enhance their vocabulary in these contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, rice is a staple food and a symbol of prosperity, making the term 秧 significant during agricultural festivals and ceremonies that celebrate the planting season.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 秧 with 种 (zhǒng), which means 'to plant' or 'to sow.' For example, saying '我在种秧' (wǒ zài zhǒng yāng) is incorrect; it should be '我在种稻子' (wǒ zài zhǒng dàozi) meaning 'I am planting rice.'
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Grammar Patterns of 秧
秧 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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将已收获过的黄瓜、西红柿和其他作物的____蔓割下，制成堆肥。
Cut down and compost spent cucumbers, tomatoes and other crops.
Example Sentences for 秧 (4)
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将已收获过的黄瓜、西红柿和其他作物的秧蔓割下，制成堆肥。
jiāng yǐ shōu huò guò de huáng guā、 、 xī hóng shì hé qí tā zuò wù de yāng màn gē， xià ， zhì chéng。
Cut down and compost spent cucumbers, tomatoes and other crops.
2
秧苗发芽后，就把盘子上的盖子拿掉。
yāng miáo fā yá hòu， ， jiù bǎ pán zǐ shàng de gài zǐ ná。
When the seedlings sprout, uncover the tray.
3
勿踏秧苗.
wù tà yāng miáo.
Don't walk on the seedlings.
4
花儿晒塌秧了.
huā ér shài tā yāng le.
The flowers drooped in the hot sun.
Cultural Notes for 秧
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, rice is a staple food and a symbol of prosperity, making the term 秧 significant during agricultural festivals and ceremonies that celebrate the planting season.
Word Family of 秧
Words Containing This Character7
插秧to transplant rice seedlings
秧yāngshoots
病秧子(coll.) invalid
秧苗seedling
秧歌yānggeYangge, a popular rural folk dance
秧子sapling
秧歌剧Yangge opera, a rural form of theater秧歌劇
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 秧
It is pronounced as 'yāng' with a high level tone.
No, 秧 specifically refers to young rice plants; for other young plants, different terms should be used.
No, it is mainly used in agricultural or formal contexts related to farming.
