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AI Study Notes for 耒
Imagine a farmer using a plow (耒) to prepare the fields for planting. The character looks like a simplified depiction of a plow, with the horizontal line representing the blade and the vertical line as the handle. Remembering it as 'lěi' can be linked to the sound of 'lay' as in laying the ground for crops.
耒 is not commonly used in modern language outside of historical or literary contexts. It appears more frequently in compound words related to farming. Be cautious with its tone; using the wrong tone can lead to confusion with other characters.
Although 耒 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for learners interested in agricultural terms or classical texts. Connecting it with other farming-related vocabulary can enhance understanding of the cultural significance of agriculture in China.
In ancient China, agriculture was a cornerstone of society, and tools like the plow (耒) were vital for sustaining the population. This character is often found in historical texts that discuss the agrarian lifestyle and philosophies of Confucianism, which emphasized the importance of farming.
Learners might confuse 耒 with the character 来 (lái), which means 'to come.' Remember that 耒 relates to agriculture, while 来 is about movement or arrival.
Pronunciation of 耒
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Etymology of 耒
Pictograph of a farming tool used to make furrows in the ground.
The handle of a plow
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Cultural Notes for 耒
In ancient China, agriculture was a cornerstone of society, and tools like the plow (耒) were vital for sustaining the population. This character is often found in historical texts that discuss the agrarian lifestyle and philosophies of Confucianism, which emphasized the importance of farming.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 耒
It primarily refers to the plow, an agricultural tool, but is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
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