堾 (chūn) - A dialectal term referring to a ridge between & a raised earthen boundary in farmland.

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chūn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

堾 · chūn

A dialectal term referring to a ridge between fields;

a raised earthen boundary in farmland.

A dialectal term referring to a ridge betweena raised earthen boundary in farmland.

Usage highlights

Field ridgeEarth ridgeRidge pathField boundaryRidge plantingAlong the ridge

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer walked along the field ridge (堾).
  • They planted beans on the field boundary (堾上).
  • The water flows along the field ridge (顺着堾流).

Collocations

  • Field ridge(田堾)
  • Earth ridge(土堾)
  • Ridge path(堾路)
  • Field boundary(地堾)
  • Ridge planting(堾上种)
  • Along the ridge(顺堾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in northern Chinese dialects, especially in agricultural contexts.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese agricultural practices of field division and irrigation management.
  • Represents the meticulous land management system in traditional Chinese farming culture.

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