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耱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
耱mòa kind of farm toolg, 22 strokes, radical 耒
mò(mo4) T4
  1. 1a kind of farm tool
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March 24, 2026

耱mò(mo4)

耱 (mò) refers to a specific type of farm tool used in agriculture, particularly for tilling the soil. It is traditionally used to break up and aerate the soil, promoting better crop growth. While not commonly referenced in modern contexts, it represents the importance of farming tools in Chinese agricultural practices.

Strokes22Radical耒
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese society, tools like the 耱 were vital for farming, reflecting the agrarian roots of Chinese culture. Festivals and customs often celebrate the harvest, highlighting the significance of such agricultural tools.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer using a耱 (mò) to prepare the muddy soil for planting. The character resembles a hand (the top part) holding a tool (the bottom part), symbolizing the direct connection between labor and the earth.

Meanings of 耱

mò(mo4)
1a kind of farm tool
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About 耱

耱Simplified
22Strokes
耒Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 耱

Usage Notes

耱 is an agricultural term that may not be widely recognized outside of farming contexts. It's essential to use the correct pronunciation, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. This term is more likely to appear in formal discussions about agriculture rather than casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

Although 耱 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be beneficial for learners interested in agriculture-related terms. Students should focus on understanding the context in which such tools are used and look for related vocabulary like '农具' (nóngjù - farming tools).

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 耱 with similar characters, such as 耕 (gēng - to plow), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我用耕去地' (wǒ yòng gēng qù dì - I use to plow the field) should be corrected to '我用耱去地' (wǒ yòng mò qù dì).

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Pronunciation of 耱

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Etymology of 耱

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

plow

Semantic (meaning)耒
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Phonetic (sound)磨
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Case file: 耱

  1. 1The meaning half耒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half磨 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 耱?

Decomposition of 耱

IDS Structure⿰耒磨
耱Full Character
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耒lei3
left
磨mo2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 耱?

How to say a kind of farm tool in Chinese

“a kind of farm tool” in Chinese is耱mò

耱 (mò) refers to a specific type of farm tool used in agriculture, particularly for tilling the soil. It is traditionally used to break up and aerate the soil, promoting better crop growth. While not commonly referenced in modern contexts, it represents the importance of farming tools in Chinese agricultural practices.

When to use 耱

耱 is an agricultural term that may not be widely recognized outside of farming contexts. It's essential to use the correct pronunciation, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. This term is more likely to appear in formal discussions about agriculture rather than casual conversations.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 耱 with similar characters, such as 耕 (gēng - to plow), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我用耕去地' (wǒ yòng gēng qù dì - I use to plow the field) should be corrected to '我用耱去地' (wǒ yòng mò qù dì).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 耱

耱 is primarily used for tilling and aerating the soil in farming.

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