塍 (chéng) - Ridge between fields & raised path in farmland

塍Tone 2

chéng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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塍 · chéng

Ridge between fields;

raised path in farmland;

dike;

embankment.

Ridge between fieldsraised path in farmlanddike

Usage highlights

Field ridgeEarth ridgeWater embankmentBean ridgeRice field pathField boundary

Synonyms

  • 埂— ridge; embankment
  • 垄— ridge in fields
  • 堤— dike; embankment

Antonyms

  • 沟— ditch; trench
  • 渠— canal; channel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Farmers walk along the field ridge (田塍).
  • The irrigation ditch runs beside the field embankment (水塍).
  • We planted beans on the ridge (豆塍).
  • The path between rice fields is narrow (稻塍小径).

Collocations

  • Field ridge(田塍)
  • Earth ridge(土塍)
  • Water embankment(水塍)
  • Bean ridge(豆塍)
  • Rice field path(稻塍)
  • Field boundary(塍埒)

Idioms

  • Boundaries of fields and ridges(田塍界限)
  • As straight as a field ridge(如塍之直)
  • Ridge and ditch irrigation(塍沟灌溉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects traditional Chinese agricultural society and land management practices.
  • Represents the meticulous organization of farmland in rice-growing regions.
  • Shows the importance of irrigation systems in Chinese agricultural history.

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