垎 (hè) - A hard, dry, or cracked piece of earth & hardened soil.

垎Tone 4

hè ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 土

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垎 · hè

A hard, dry, or cracked piece of earth;

hardened soil.

A hard, dry, or cracked piece of earthhardened soil.

Usage highlights

Hardened soilCracked earthSoil hardeningDry and hardEarth cracks

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dry field developed cracks (田地垎裂).
  • The soil became hard after drought (土壤垎硬).
  • Walking on the hardened ground(走在垎地上)

Collocations

  • Hardened soil(垎土)
  • Cracked earth(垎地)
  • Soil hardening(土壤垎化)
  • Dry and hard(干垎)
  • Earth cracks(地垎)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily used in agricultural contexts to describe poor soil conditions.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese farming concerns about soil quality and drought.

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