墋 (chěn) - Loam & fertile soil

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chěn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

晨呈

墋 · chěn

Loam;

fertile soil;

earth;

ground;

land;

territory;

one of the Five Elements in Chinese philosophy representing stability and nourishment.

Loamfertile soilearth

Usage highlights

Fertile soilNative landExpanded territorySoil layerLand resourcesEarth element

Synonyms

  • 土— soil, earth
  • 地— land, ground
  • 泥— mud, clay

Antonyms

  • 天— sky, heaven
  • 空— empty, air

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fertile soil (壤土) is good for farming.
  • This is my native land (故壤).
  • They expanded their territory (疆壤).
  • The earth element (壤元素) represents stability in Chinese philosophy.

Collocations

  • Fertile soil(沃壤)
  • Native land(故壤)
  • Expanded territory(扩壤)
  • Soil layer(壤层)
  • Land resources(壤资源)
  • Earth element(壤元素)

Idioms

  • Rich soil and fat fields(沃壤肥田)
  • Heaven and earth(天壤之别)
  • Different as heaven and earth(天壤之别)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, earth is one of the Five Elements (五行) representing stability, nourishment, and the center.
  • Traditionally associated with agriculture and fertility, reflecting China's agrarian civilization.
  • Used metaphorically to describe one's homeland or native place with deep emotional attachment.

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