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March 24, 2026
稙zhī(zhi1)
The character 稙 (zhī) refers to grains that are ready for grinding or can denote early-planted crops. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly when discussing the readiness of grains for harvest or processing.
Strokes13Radical禾Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the timing of planting and harvesting crops is crucial for ensuring a good yield, making terms like 稙 significant in agrarian societies. Festivals related to harvest time often reflect the importance of these early-planted crops.
Memory Tip
Imagine a farmer with a big sack of grains on his back, ready to grind them into flour. The character 稙 has the radical for 'grain' (禾) at its base, suggesting its connection to agriculture and food preparation. The pronunciation 'zhī' can be remembered by linking it to the sound of a grinding wheel turning as the grains are prepared.
Meanings of 稙
zhī(zhi1)
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1grain ready for grinding
2early-planted crop
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稙Simplified
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禾Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a farmer with a big sack of grains on his back, ready to grind them into flour. The character 稙 has the radical for 'grain' (禾) at its base, suggesting its connection to agriculture and food preparation. The pronunciation 'zhī' can be remembered by linking it to the sound of a grinding wheel turning as the grains are prepared.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 稙 with similar characters that refer to other types of crops or grains. This character is more formal and specific to agriculture, so it's less common in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases relating to harvesting and processing grains.
HSK Study Tips
While 稙 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other agricultural terms like 稻 (dào, rice) and 谷 (gǔ, grain). Students should focus on recognizing characters related to farming and food production, as they often appear in literature and discussions about Chinese culture.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the timing of planting and harvesting crops is crucial for ensuring a good yield, making terms like 稙 significant in agrarian societies. Festivals related to harvest time often reflect the importance of these early-planted crops.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 稙 with 早 (zǎo), which means early but is not specific to crops. It's important to use 稙 in the correct agricultural context to avoid misunderstandings.
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Cultural Notes for 稙
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In traditional Chinese culture, the timing of planting and harvesting crops is crucial for ensuring a good yield, making terms like 稙 significant in agrarian societies. Festivals related to harvest time often reflect the importance of these early-planted crops.
Word Family of 稙
Words Containing This Character1
稙zhīearly-planted crop
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Frequently Asked Questions about 稙
It means grains that are ready for grinding or early-planted crops.
No, it's more specific to agricultural contexts and less common in casual conversation.
You can associate 'zhī' with the sound of a grinding wheel, as it relates to preparing grains.
