塥 (gé) - Hard soil layer & hardpan

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gé ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

塥 · gé

Hard soil layer;

hardpan;

compacted earth layer that impedes water and root penetration.

Hard soil layerhardpancompacted earth layer that impedes water and root

Usage highlights

Hardpan layerSoil hardpanBreak hardpanHardpan obstructionPlow through hardpan

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soil has a hardpan layer (土壤有塥层).
  • This land is difficult to cultivate due to hardpan (这块地因塥而难耕).
  • Agricultural machinery can break up hardpan (农机可以打破塥层).

Collocations

  • Hardpan layer(塥层)
  • Soil hardpan(土壤塥)
  • Break hardpan(破塥)
  • Hardpan obstruction(塥阻)
  • Plow through hardpan(犁塥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily an agricultural term referring to problematic soil conditions.
  • Associated with challenges in traditional Chinese farming practices.

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