(xiè) - A Chinese character meaning manure, fertilizer, or to & primarily used in agricultural contexts.

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xiè | 13 strokes | radical:

· xiè

A Chinese character meaning manure, fertilizer, or to apply fertilizer to fields;

primarily used in agricultural contexts.

A Chinese character meaning manure, fertilizer, or toprimarily used in agricultural contexts.

Usage highlights

apply manurefertilizer applicationfield fertilizationmanure pitfertilize the soilagricultural fertilizer

Synonyms

  • fertilizer, manure
  • manure, dung

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer applied manure to the field (给田地塮粪).
  • They use organic fertilizer for the crops (用有机塮肥).
  • Agricultural fields need regular fertilization (农田需要定期塮肥).

Collocations

  • apply manure(塮粪)
  • fertilizer application(塮肥)
  • field fertilization(田塮)
  • manure pit(粪塮)
  • fertilize the soil(塮土)
  • agricultural fertilizer(农塮)

Idioms

  • Apply manure to enrich the soil(塮肥养地)
  • Fertilize fields in spring(春耕塮田)
  • Manure makes the land fertile(粪塮地肥)

Cultural background

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  • Represents traditional Chinese agricultural practices of soil enrichment.
  • Reflects the importance of fertilization in sustaining agricultural productivity.
  • Associated with practical farming knowledge passed through generations.

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