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粞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
粞xīground rice; to thresh riceg, 12 strokes, radical 米
粞xīthresh riceunknown, 12 strokes, radical 米
xī(xi1) T1
  1. 1ground rice; to thresh rice
  2. 2thresh rice
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March 24, 2026

粞xī(xi1)

The character 粞 (xī) refers to ground rice or the process of threshing rice, which is separating the edible grains from the husks. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, especially in regions where rice farming is prevalent. This term embodies an important aspect of traditional food preparation in Chinese culture, highlighting the significance of rice in daily life.

Strokes12Radical米
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, rice is a staple food, and the process of threshing and grinding rice has deep historical roots. The term 粞 reflects traditional practices that are still relevant in rural communities, where rice is a central part of their diet.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grain of rice being ground into a fine powder. The character 粞 resembles a 'rice grain' (米) being crushed (the top part) into 'dust' (the bottom part). Visualize this process to remember both the form and the meaning of the word.

Meanings of 粞

xī(xi1)
1ground rice; to thresh rice
2thresh rice
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About 粞

粞Simplified
12Strokes
米Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 粞 (xī) with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is used primarily in informal contexts regarding rice processing. Common collocations include 粞米 (ground rice) and 打粞 (to thresh rice).

HSK Study Tips

Since 粞 is not a commonly used word in everyday conversation, students at HSK Level 3 or above should focus on familiarizing themselves with agricultural terminology. It connects with other food-related vocabulary and reinforces the importance of rice in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 粞 (xī) with 米 (mǐ), which simply means 'rice' without the processing aspect. For example, saying '我喜欢粞' (I like ground rice) might be incorrect if you actually mean 'I like rice'—use '我喜欢米' instead.

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Pronunciation of 粞

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Etymology of 粞

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

Semantic (meaning)米
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Phonetic (sound)西
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Case file: 粞

  1. 1The meaning half米 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half西 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayrice
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 粞

IDS Structure⿰米西
粞Full Character
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米Mi3
left
西Xi1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 粞?

How to say ground rice; to thresh rice in Chinese

“ground rice; to thresh rice” in Chinese is粞xī

The character 粞 (xī) refers to ground rice or the process of threshing rice, which is separating the edible grains from the husks. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, especially in regions where rice farming is prevalent. This term embodies an important aspect of traditional food preparation in Chinese culture, highlighting the significance of rice in daily life.

When to use 粞

Be careful not to confuse 粞 (xī) with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is used primarily in informal contexts regarding rice processing. Common collocations include 粞米 (ground rice) and 打粞 (to thresh rice).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 粞 (xī) with 米 (mǐ), which simply means 'rice' without the processing aspect. For example, saying '我喜欢粞' (I like ground rice) might be incorrect if you actually mean 'I like rice'—use '我喜欢米' instead.

Write 粞

粞

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Word Family of 粞

Words Containing This Character1
粞xīground rice
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Compound Meaning

What does 粞 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 粞

The pinyin for 粞 is xī, pronounced with a high-level tone.

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