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March 24, 2026
穰ráng(Rang2)
The character 穰 (ráng) primarily refers to abundant stalks of grain, suggesting a sense of lushness or fertility in agricultural contexts. It can also serve as a surname in Chinese culture. Typically, it is used in discussions about farming, harvests, and prosperity.
Strokes22Radical禾Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, grain symbolizes prosperity and wealth, making this character significant in discussions about harvest festivals and agricultural success. It's often associated with the importance of farming in sustaining communities.
Memory Tip
Imagine a lush field full of tall, green stalks of grain swaying in the breeze. The character 穰 visually resembles a field (土) with grain (禾) growing abundantly, which helps you remember its meaning and pronunciation by linking it to the imagery of rich harvests.
Meanings of 穰
ráng(Rang2)
1stalks of grain; lush, abundant
2stalk of grain
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穰Simplified
22Strokes
禾Radical
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a lush field full of tall, green stalks of grain swaying in the breeze. The character 穰 visually resembles a field (土) with grain (禾) growing abundantly, which helps you remember its meaning and pronunciation by linking it to the imagery of rich harvests.
Usage Notes
This character is relatively formal and is often found in literary contexts. Learners may mistakenly confuse it with more common characters for grain, such as 稻 (dào). It frequently collocates with terms related to agriculture and prosperity.
HSK Study Tips
While 穰 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your grasp of agricultural terms in Chinese. Focus on associating it with other related characters that describe agricultural abundance, such as 丰 (fēng) meaning 'abundant.'
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, grain symbolizes prosperity and wealth, making this character significant in discussions about harvest festivals and agricultural success. It's often associated with the importance of farming in sustaining communities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 穰 with similar characters like 禾 (hé) which means 'grain.' A common mistake is using 穰 in casual conversation, where more familiar terms would be appropriate, such as 谷 (gǔ) for 'grain.'
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Cultural Notes for 穰
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In traditional Chinese culture, grain symbolizes prosperity and wealth, making this character significant in discussions about harvest festivals and agricultural success. It's often associated with the importance of farming in sustaining communities.
Word Family of 穰
Words Containing This Character1
穰rángabundant
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Frequently Asked Questions about 穰
It means stalks of grain and conveys a sense of abundance.
No, it is more often found in literary or formal texts related to agriculture.
