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耤 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
耤jíto plow; to rely onx, 14 strokes, radical 耒
耤jíplowunknown, 14 strokes, radical 耒
jí(ji2) T2
  1. 1to plow; to rely on
  2. 2plow
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March 24, 2026

耤jí(ji2)

The character 耤 (jí) primarily means 'to plow' or 'to cultivate land'. It is often used in agricultural contexts, indicating the action of preparing soil for planting. Additionally, it can imply reliance on someone or something, reflecting a dependence that may be necessary in farming or other relationships.

Strokes14Radical耒
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, agriculture holds great significance, and characters related to farming, like 耤, reflect the importance of land and cultivation in society. The practice of plowing is often celebrated in festivals that honor the agricultural cycle.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer using a plow to cultivate the earth, digging deep into the soil. The character 耤 visually represents this action, with the radical 耳 (ear) suggesting 'listening' or 'relying on' the earth’s response to cultivation. Think of 'ji' as the sound of a plow cutting through the soil.

Meanings of 耤

jí(ji2)
1to plow; to rely on
2plow
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About 耤

耤Simplified
14Strokes
耒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 耤

Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in daily conversation, making it more relevant in specific contexts such as agriculture or literature. A common mistake is using it in informal settings where simpler terms for 'to plow' may be more appropriate. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

Since 耤 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on its relationships with other agricultural terms. It connects with words related to farming practices, making it useful within the context of rural studies or environmental discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 耤 with similar characters like 耕 (gēng), which also means 'to plow' but is more commonly used. For example, saying '我今天要耤田' (I will plow the fields today) is less common than '我今天要耕田'.

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Pronunciation of 耤

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Etymology of 耤

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

Semantic (meaning)耒
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Phonetic (sound)昔
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Case file: 耤

  1. 1The meaning half耒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half昔 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplow
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 耤?

Decomposition of 耤

IDS Structure⿰耒昔
耤Full Character
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耒lei3
left
昔Xi1
right
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Which of these is a component of 耤?

How to say to plow; to rely on in Chinese

“to plow; to rely on” in Chinese is耤jí

The character 耤 (jí) primarily means 'to plow' or 'to cultivate land'. It is often used in agricultural contexts, indicating the action of preparing soil for planting. Additionally, it can imply reliance on someone or something, reflecting a dependence that may be necessary in farming or other relationships.

When to use 耤

This character is not commonly used in daily conversation, making it more relevant in specific contexts such as agriculture or literature. A common mistake is using it in informal settings where simpler terms for 'to plow' may be more appropriate. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 耤 with similar characters like 耕 (gēng), which also means 'to plow' but is more commonly used. For example, saying '我今天要耤田' (I will plow the fields today) is less common than '我今天要耕田'.

Write 耤

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Word Family of 耤

Words Containing This Character1
耤jíplow
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Compound Meaning

What does 耤 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 耤

The pronunciation is 'jí', with a rising tone.

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