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耩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
耩jiǎngto plow; to sowg, 16 strokes, radical 耒
jiǎng(jiang3) T3
  1. 1to plow; to sow
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March 24, 2026

耩jiǎng(jiang3)

The character 耩 (jiǎng) refers to the agricultural actions of plowing and sowing seeds in the soil. It is commonly used in farming contexts, especially when discussing the preparation of land for planting crops. This term emphasizes the importance of these foundational activities in agriculture.

Strokes16Radical耒
Cultural Note

Agriculture has been a cornerstone of Chinese society for thousands of years, and terms like 耩 reflect the traditional practices that are still relevant today. Understanding this word provides insight into the cultural significance of farming in China's history.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer, in a field, using a plow to turn the earth over, sowing seeds for the next harvest. The character 耩 looks like a person (the left side represents the farmer) using a tool (the right side indicates the action of plowing) to prepare the land.

Meanings of 耩

jiǎng(jiang3)
1to plow; to sow
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About 耩

耩Simplified
16Strokes
耒Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 耩

Usage Notes

When using 耩, be mindful of the context as it is primarily used in agricultural discussions. Common collocations include 耩地 (plow the land) and 耩种 (sow seeds). Avoid confusing this term with other similar-sounding words that may have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

While 耩 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to agricultural terms learned at higher levels. Students should focus on the radicals and components that relate to farming, as well as practice its use in context with related vocabulary like 农业 (agriculture) and 种植 (planting).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 耩 with 耕 (gēng), which also means to plow but has a broader usage. For example, saying '我耩地' (Wǒ jiǎng dì) instead of the more appropriate '我耕地' (Wǒ gēng dì) can lead to confusion.

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Pronunciation of 耩

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Etymology of 耩

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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To dig a hole 冓 with a plow 耒

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Case file: 耩

  1. 1The giveawayTo dig a hole 冓 with a plow 耒
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 耩?

Decomposition of 耩

IDS Structure⿰耒冓
耩Full Character
=
耒lei3
left
冓gou4
right
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Which of these is a component of 耩?

How to say to plow; to sow in Chinese

“to plow; to sow” in Chinese is耩jiǎng

The character 耩 (jiǎng) refers to the agricultural actions of plowing and sowing seeds in the soil. It is commonly used in farming contexts, especially when discussing the preparation of land for planting crops. This term emphasizes the importance of these foundational activities in agriculture.

When to use 耩

When using 耩, be mindful of the context as it is primarily used in agricultural discussions. Common collocations include 耩地 (plow the land) and 耩种 (sow seeds). Avoid confusing this term with other similar-sounding words that may have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 耩 with 耕 (gēng), which also means to plow but has a broader usage. For example, saying '我耩地' (Wǒ jiǎng dì) instead of the more appropriate '我耕地' (Wǒ gēng dì) can lead to confusion.

Write 耩

耩

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Word Family of 耩

Words Containing This Character1
耩jiǎngto plow
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Compound Meaning

What does 耩 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 耩

It is pronounced as 'jiǎng' with the third tone.

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