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March 24, 2026
农(農)nóng(Nong2)
The character 农 (nóng) primarily relates to agriculture and farming. It is often used to refer to peasants, farmers, and agricultural practices, highlighting the importance of farming in Chinese society. This term can also imply diligence in work, especially in historical contexts.
Strokes6Radical冖Frequency#13039DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, agriculture has historically been central to society, with farming festivals and traditions celebrating the harvest. The character 农 underscores the value placed on agrarian life and the respect for farmers as the backbone of the economy.
Memory tip
Imagine a farmer in a field, where the character 农 looks like a person working the land with a hoe. The '田' (tián) component represents fields, reinforcing the idea of agriculture, while the '工' (gōng) component suggests labor, linking 'nóng' with hard work in farming.
Meanings of 农
nóng(Nong2)
1peasant
2to farm
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About 农
农Simplified
農Traditional
6Strokes
冖Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#13039Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5
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Quick Contrast
农 (nóng) vs 牧 (mù): Use 农 for agriculture and farming, while 牧 refers specifically to herding or raising livestock.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 农 with similar characters like 能 (néng) or 呐 (nà). It's used in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful with tones; 'nóng' has a rising tone, which can change meaning with incorrect pronunciation. Common collocations include 农业 (nóngyè - agriculture) and 农民 (nóngmín - farmer).
HSK Study Tips
Although 农 is not in the HSK level list, it connects well with other vocabulary related to nature and work. Students should focus on the usage of this character in context, especially in discussions of food, farming, and rural life, as it can deepen their understanding of Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes incorrectly write 农 as 农业 (nóngyè) when they mean to refer to a farmer, confusing the general term with a specific industry term. Remember, 农 focuses on the action or the farmer, while 农业 is about the broader field of agriculture.
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六书 ClassificationPictograph (象形字)~4% of characters
Explanation
Simplified form of 農. Depicts using a farming tool (辰) in a field (田) surrounded by forest (林). The traditional component 林 was removed for simplification.
Memory hint
Simplified form of 農, tilling the field 田 with a hoe 辰
The character 农 (nóng) primarily relates to agriculture and farming. It is often used to refer to peasants, farmers, and agricultural practices, highlighting the importance of farming in Chinese society. This term can also imply diligence in work, especially in historical contexts.
When to use 农
Learners often confuse 农 with similar characters like 能 (néng) or 呐 (nà). It's used in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful with tones; 'nóng' has a rising tone, which can change meaning with incorrect pronunciation. Common collocations include 农业 (nóngyè - agriculture) and 农民 (nóngmín - farmer).
农 or something close to it
农 (nóng) vs 牧 (mù): Use 农 for agriculture and farming, while 牧 refers specifically to herding or raising livestock.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes incorrectly write 农 as 农业 (nóngyè) when they mean to refer to a farmer, confusing the general term with a specific industry term. Remember, 农 focuses on the action or the farmer, while 农业 is about the broader field of agriculture.
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Grammar patterns of 农
农 carries 7 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
For centuries farmers there have only just managed to survive.
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Word Family of 农
Compounds5
浓nóngconcentrated
脓nóngpus
侬nóngI; you; surname
哝nóngto whisper
秾nóng
Words containing this character20
农场nóngchǎngfarm農場
农民nóngmínpeasant農民
农村nóngcūnrural area農村
农业nóngyèagriculture農業
农nóngpeasant農
农夫nóngfūpeasant農夫
农产品nóngchǎnpǐnagricultural produce農產品
农民工nóngmíngōngmigrant workers農民工
农庄nóngzhuāngfarm農莊
农药nóngyàofarm chemical農藥
农作物nóngzuòwù(farm) crops農作物
农户nónghùpeasant household農戶
农业部nóngyèbùMinistry of Agriculture農業部
农田nóngtiánfarmland農田
农家nóngjiāSchool of Agriculture, school of thought of the Warring States Period (475-221 BC)農家
农舍nóngshèfarmhouse農舍
贫下中农pínxiàzhōngnóng(category defined by the Communist Party) poor and lower-middle peasants: farmers who, before land reform, possessed little or no land (poor peasants) and those who were barely able to support themselves with their own land (lower-middle peasants)貧下中農
农历nónglìthe lunar calendar農曆
农活nónghuófarm work農活
农贸市场nóngmàoshìchǎngfarmer's market農貿市場
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Frequently asked questions about 农
农 (nóng) refers to farming or the act of farming, while 农业 (nóngyè) specifically means agriculture as a field or industry.
Yes, 农 can describe farmers (农民 - nóngmín), referring to those who engage in agricultural work.
Yes, even in contemporary discussions about food and sustainability, 农 remains relevant.
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