埩 (zhēng) - To cultivate land & to till soil

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zhēng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 土

丈志

埩 · zhēng

To cultivate land;

to till soil;

to weed;

to clear fields.

To cultivate landto till soilto weed

Usage highlights

Cultivate landWeed fieldsAgricultural cultivationTilling soilField clearance

Synonyms

  • 耕— to plow; to cultivate
  • 耘— to weed
  • 锄— to hoe; to weed

Antonyms

  • 荒— waste; uncultivated
  • 废— abandon; disuse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer tilled the soil (埩土).
  • We need to weed the field (埩田).
  • Ancient agricultural tools were used for cultivation (埩作).

Collocations

  • Cultivate land(埩土)
  • Weed fields(埩田)
  • Agricultural cultivation(埩作)
  • Tilling soil(埩地)
  • Field clearance(埩除)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese agriculture and land cultivation practices.
  • Reflects the importance of farming in ancient Chinese society and economy.

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