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稼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
稼jiàto sow grainHSK 7, nr, 15 strokes, radical 禾, Very Hard
稼jià(farm) cropHSK 7, nr, 15 strokes, radical 禾, Very Hard
稼jiàcrops; to sow grainHSK 7, nr, 15 strokes, radical 禾, Very Hard
jià(jia4) T4
  1. 1to sow grain
  2. 2(farm) crop
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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#—DifficultyVery 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
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7

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AI Study Notes for 稼

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.

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Etymology of 稼

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 家 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

grain

Semantic (meaning)禾
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Phonetic (sound)家
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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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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.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

他的庄____无法卖个好价钱。

He can't get a good price for his crops.

Example Sentences for 稼 (10)

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他的庄稼无法卖个好价钱。

tā de zhuāng jià wú fǎ mài gè hǎo jià qián。

He can't get a good price for his crops.
2
任由鹿糟蹋会很容易把庄稼都毁了。

rèn yóu lù zāo tà huì hěn róng yì bǎ zhuāng jià dū huǐ le。

Crops can be all too easily decimated by unchecked depredations by deer.
3
把没种庄稼和植物的土地都深翻一遍。

bǎ méi zhǒng zhuāng jià hé zhí wù de tǔ dì dū shēn fān yī biàn。

Dig over any ground that is clear of crops and plants.
4
相反, 他们一路东撤, 沿途焚毁庄稼和民居.

xiāng fǎn, , tā mén yī lù dōng, chè , yán tú fén huǐ zhuāng jià hé.

Instead, they retreated eastward, burning their crops and homes as they went.
5
庄稼叫大水冲走了.

zhuāng jià jiào dà shuǐ chōng zǒu le.

The crops were washed away by the flood.
6
足够大的间距能使树木和庄稼长得更茁壮。

zú gòu dà de jiān jù néng shǐ shù mù hé zhuāng jià cháng dé gēng zhuó zhuàng。

Generous spacing gives healthier trees and better crops.
7
一阵微风吹过，山谷里的庄稼便随风起伏。

yī zhèn wēi fēng chuī guò， ， shān gǔ lǐ de zhuāng jià biàn suí fēng qǐ。

A slight wind rippled the crops in the valley.
8
当所有的庄稼都安全入仓后, 农民们便可以休息了.

dāng suǒ yǒu de zhuāng jià dū ān quán rù cāng hòu, , nóng mín mén biàn kě yǐ xiū xī.

When all the crops are safely gathered in, the farmers can rest.
9
犀牛夜里在这些村民的庄稼地里也已吃饱了.

xī niú yè lǐ zài zhè xiē cūn mín de zhuāng jià dì lǐ yě yǐ chī bǎo le.

The rhinos had fed during the night in the rice fields of these villagers.
10
庄稼长得真棒.

zhuāng jià cháng dé zhēn bàng.

The crops are excellent.

Cultural Notes for 稼

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 稼

Words Containing This Character6
庄稼zhuāngjiafarm crop莊稼
庄稼地crop land莊稼地
稼jiàto sow grain
庄稼汉peasant莊稼漢
庄稼人(coll.) farmer莊稼人
稼穑farm work稼穡
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 稼

You might encounter phrases like '稼穑' (jià sè) which means farming or cultivation.