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顷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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顷
qīng
a moment; a unit of area equal to 100 mu
t, 8 strokes, radical 页, rank #63704, Very Hard
顷
qīng
unit of area equal to 100 畝|亩[mu3] or 6.67 hectares
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 页, rank #63704, Very Hard
顷
qīng
a short while
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 页, rank #63704, Very Hard
顷
qīng
a little while ago
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 页, rank #63704, Very Hard
顷
qīng
circa. (for approximate dates)
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 页, rank #63704, Very Hard
顷
qǐng
a moment; a unit of area equal to 100 mu
t, 8 strokes, radical 页, rank #63704, Very Hard
顷
qǐng
unit of area equal to 100 畝|亩[mu3] or 6.67 hectares
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 页, rank #63704, Very Hard
顷
qǐng
a short while
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 页, rank #63704, Very Hard
顷
qǐng
a little while ago
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 页, rank #63704, Very Hard
顷
qǐng
circa. (for approximate dates)
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 页, rank #63704, Very Hard
qīng(qing1)qing
primary
T1
1a moment; a unit of area equal to 100 mu
2unit of area equal to 100 畝|亩[mu3] or 6.67 hectares
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March 24, 2026
顷(頃)qīng(qing1)
The character 顷 (qīng) primarily refers to a brief moment in time, often used to indicate something that happened recently or will happen soon. Additionally, it represents a unit of area equivalent to 100 mu, which is an important measurement in agriculture and land use in China.
Strokes8Radical页Frequency#63704DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, land measurement is crucial for agriculture, which has been the backbone of society for centuries. The use of 顷 reflects the importance of precise land area in farming practices and property ownership.
Memory tip
Picture a farmer looking at their watch while measuring their land; the moment (顷) they glance at the time, they are reminded of their 100 mu field. The character has the radical for 'eye' (目), symbolizing observation, combined with a component that suggests a short time.
Meanings of 顷
qīng(qing1)
primary
1a moment; a unit of area equal to 100 mu
2unit of area equal to 100 畝|亩[mu3] or 6.67 hectares
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About 顷
顷Simplified
頃Traditional
8Strokes
页Radical
时间词time word (t.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 顷 with similar-sounding words like 倾 (qīng), which means 'to lean.' It is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in agriculture, so be mindful of register. When expressing time, it's often paired with words like '前' (qián - ago) to indicate a specific time frame.
HSK Study Tips
While 顷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance comprehension of agricultural terms and expressions of time. Focus on recognizing its usage in context, especially in discussions about land measurements or historical timelines.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 顷 with 倾, leading to incorrect translations like 'to lean' instead of 'moment.' Always remember that 顷 relates to time and land area, while 倾 is about tilting.
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How to say a moment; a unit of area equal to 100 mu in Chinese
“a moment; a unit of area equal to 100 mu” in Chinese is顷qīng
The character 顷 (qīng) primarily refers to a brief moment in time, often used to indicate something that happened recently or will happen soon. Additionally, it represents a unit of area equivalent to 100 mu, which is an important measurement in agriculture and land use in China.
When to use 顷
Common mistakes include confusing 顷 with similar-sounding words like 倾 (qīng), which means 'to lean.' It is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in agriculture, so be mindful of register. When expressing time, it's often paired with words like '前' (qián - ago) to indicate a specific time frame.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 顷 with 倾, leading to incorrect translations like 'to lean' instead of 'moment.' Always remember that 顷 relates to time and land area, while 倾 is about tilting.
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Grammar patterns of 顷
顷 carries 5 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
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他有将近1,000公____的草场和耕地。
He had nearly a thousand acres of grazing and arable land.
Example sentences for 顷 (4)
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他有将近1,000公顷的草场和耕地。
tā yǒu jiāngjìn1,000 gōngqǐng de cǎo chǎng hé gēngdì。
He had nearly a thousand acres of grazing and arable land.
2
1970年，法国农场的平均规模为19公顷。
1970 nián， fǎ guó nóngchǎng de píngjūn guīmó wèi19 gōngqǐng。
In 1970 the average size of a French farm was 19 hectares.
