堉 (yù) - Fertile soil & rich earth

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堉 · yù

Fertile soil;

rich earth;

ground suitable for cultivation.

Fertile soilrich earthground suitable for cultivation.

Usage highlights

Fertile soilRich farmlandCultivable landSoil fertilityAgricultural richness

Synonyms

  • 沃— fertile, rich (soil)
  • 肥— fertile, rich (land)
  • 腴— fertile, productive (soil)

Antonyms

  • 瘠— barren, poor (soil)
  • 贫— poor, infertile (land)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer tills the fertile soil (堉土).
  • This region has rich agricultural land (堉田).
  • Ancient texts mention fertile ground (堉地).

Collocations

  • Fertile soil(堉土)
  • Rich farmland(堉田)
  • Cultivable land(堉地)
  • Soil fertility(堉沃)
  • Agricultural richness(堉饶)

Idioms

  • Rich soil and abundant harvests(堉沃丰登)
  • Fertile land and thriving people(堉地人兴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with agricultural prosperity and land fertility in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Reflects the importance of soil quality in ancient agricultural societies.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular but appears in classical and specialized contexts.

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