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March 24, 2026
穡sè(se4)
The character 穡 (sè) refers to the act of farming or harvesting grain. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, emphasizing the process of collecting crops, particularly grains like rice and wheat. This character highlights the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture and its historical significance in sustaining communities.
Strokes18Radical禾Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Agriculture has been a critical part of Chinese civilization for thousands of years, and 穡 reflects the reverence for farming and the seasonal rhythms of life in rural China. The character is often seen in traditional agricultural festivals that celebrate the harvest.
Memory Tip
Imagine a farmer in a field, where the character 穡 (sè) is composed of the radical for grain (禾) on top, symbolizing crops, and the bottom part suggests the action of gathering. Visualize 'sè' as 'sack' filled with harvested grains, connecting the pronunciation to the image.
Meanings of 穡
sè(se4)
1to farm, to harvest grain
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穡Simplified
18Strokes
禾Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a farmer in a field, where the character 穡 (sè) is composed of the radical for grain (禾) on top, symbolizing crops, and the bottom part suggests the action of gathering. Visualize 'sè' as 'sack' filled with harvested grains, connecting the pronunciation to the image.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 穡 with similar characters related to planting or growing, like 种 (zhòng). This character is primarily used in formal or literary contexts when discussing agriculture, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Typical collocations include phrases about harvest seasons and agricultural practices.
HSK Study Tips
Since 穡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, focus on its usage in agricultural texts or literature to enhance your understanding of farming-related terms. Connect this character with HSK Level 3 and 4 words related to nature and food to build relevant vocabulary.
Cultural Note
Agriculture has been a critical part of Chinese civilization for thousands of years, and 穡 reflects the reverence for farming and the seasonal rhythms of life in rural China. The character is often seen in traditional agricultural festivals that celebrate the harvest.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 穡 interchangeably with 种 (zhòng), which means to plant rather than to harvest. Remember, 穡 is specifically about the harvesting process.
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Cultural Notes for 穡
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Agriculture has been a critical part of Chinese civilization for thousands of years, and 穡 reflects the reverence for farming and the seasonal rhythms of life in rural China. The character is often seen in traditional agricultural festivals that celebrate the harvest.
Word Family of 穡
Words Containing This Character2
穑sègather in harvest穡
稼穑farm work稼穡
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 穡
The pronunciation is 'sè', with a falling tone.
It's more commonly found in formal or written contexts rather than in casual spoken language.
Common phrases include '收穡' (shōusè), which means to harvest.
