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March 24, 2026
稼jià(jia4)
The character 稼 (jià) refers to the act of sowing grain or cultivating crops. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, emphasizing the process of planting and growing food. This character can evoke imagery of farming, especially in discussions about agriculture and food production.
Strokes15Radical禾Frequency#3252DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, agriculture has been a foundational aspect of society for thousands of years. The concept of sowing grain is tied to traditional festivals like the Spring Festival, where people celebrate the planting season and hope for a good harvest.
Memory Tip
Imagine a farmer (the character 稼 looks like a farmer planting seeds) sowing seeds in a field. The '禾' radical represents rice or grain, while '家' can remind you of a home where crops are grown. Picture the farmer joyfully saying 'jià!' as he plants his seeds for a bountiful harvest.
Meanings of 稼
jià(jia4)
1to sow grain
2(farm) crop
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About 稼
稼Simplified
15Strokes
禾Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7
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Quick Contrast
耕 (gēng) - use 耕 when specifically referring to plowing or tilling the soil, while 稼 focuses on the act of sowing and cultivating crops.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 稼 with similar characters like 价 (price) due to the phonetic similarity. It is used primarily in formal or literary contexts when discussing agriculture. Be mindful of the tone, as it is a fourth tone (jià) which is distinct from other tones.
HSK Study Tips
Although 稼 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to agricultural terms that are found in HSK levels 3 and 4. Students should focus on the radicals and components that denote farming to better understand its usage in context.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly write 稼 with the wrong radicals, such as using '米' instead of '禾', leading to confusion with unrelated words. Always ensure you use the correct radical to convey the meaning related to crops.
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Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 家 represents the sound.
1The meaning half禾 carries the sense.
2The sound half家 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaygrain
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 稼?
Decomposition of 稼
IDS Structure⿰禾家
稼Full Character
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禾he2
left
家jia1
right
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Which of these is a component of 稼?
How to say to sow grain in Chinese
“to sow grain” in Chinese is稼jià
The character 稼 (jià) refers to the act of sowing grain or cultivating crops. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, emphasizing the process of planting and growing food. This character can evoke imagery of farming, especially in discussions about agriculture and food production.
When to use 稼
Learners often confuse 稼 with similar characters like 价 (price) due to the phonetic similarity. It is used primarily in formal or literary contexts when discussing agriculture. Be mindful of the tone, as it is a fourth tone (jià) which is distinct from other tones.
稼 or something close to it
耕 (gēng) - use 耕 when specifically referring to plowing or tilling the soil, while 稼 focuses on the act of sowing and cultivating crops.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly write 稼 with the wrong radicals, such as using '米' instead of '禾', leading to confusion with unrelated words. Always ensure you use the correct radical to convey the meaning related to crops.
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稼
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Grammar Patterns of 稼
稼 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 3 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.
