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耕地 (gēngdì) vs 耕作 (gēngzuò): use 耕地 when referring specifically to the land itself, while 耕作 emphasizes the act of farming or cultivation.
Be careful to use 耕地 specifically for arable land—confusing it with barren or uncultivated land can lead to misunderstandings. It is more commonly used in formal contexts related to agriculture rather than casual conversation.
At HSK Level 6, students should focus on the nuanced meanings of agriculture-related terms like 耕地. Connecting this word to others about farming can enhance vocabulary related to the environment and food production.
Learners often mistakenly use 耕地 to refer to any type of land, including non-arable areas. Remember, it specifically means land that can be cultivated, so using it in a sentence like '这块地是耕地' (This land is耕地) is correct, but saying '这块地是荒地' (This land is barren land) would be incorrect.
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How to say arable land in Chinese
“arable land” in Chinese is耕地
耕地 refers to arable land that is suitable for cultivation or farming. It emphasizes the action of plowing or tilling the soil to prepare it for planting crops. This term is commonly used in agricultural contexts and discussions about land use.
When to use 耕地
Be careful to use 耕地 specifically for arable land—confusing it with barren or uncultivated land can lead to misunderstandings. It is more commonly used in formal contexts related to agriculture rather than casual conversation.
耕地 or something close to it
耕地 (gēngdì) vs 耕作 (gēngzuò): use 耕地 when referring specifically to the land itself, while 耕作 emphasizes the act of farming or cultivation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 耕地 to refer to any type of land, including non-arable areas. Remember, it specifically means land that can be cultivated, so using it in a sentence like '这块地是耕地' (This land is耕地) is correct, but saying '这块地是荒地' (This land is barren land) would be incorrect.
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Grammar patterns of 耕地
耕地 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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山间的一小块____是不可能养活一大家人的。
A smallholding in the hills could not support a large family.
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耕地 refers specifically to the act of tilling the land, while 农田 generally means farmland or cultivated fields.
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