墒 (shāng) - Soil moisture content & the amount of water present in soil.

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Soil moisture content;

the amount of water present in soil.

Soil moisture contentthe amount of water present in soil.

Usage highlights

Soil moisturePreserve soil moistureMeasure soil moistureSoil moisture contentCheck soil moistureRunoff soil moisture

Synonyms

  • 湿度— humidity (general term for moisture content)
  • 水分— water content (general term for water presence)

Antonyms

  • 干旱— drought (lack of moisture)
  • 干燥— dryness (state of being dry)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Farmers need to monitor soil moisture (墒情) for optimal crop growth.
  • The soil has good moisture retention (保墒性好).
  • We need to preserve soil moisture (保墒) during dry seasons.
  • Agricultural experts measure soil moisture (测墒) regularly.

Collocations

  • Soil moisture(墒情)
  • Preserve soil moisture(保墒)
  • Measure soil moisture(测墒)
  • Soil moisture content(土壤墒)
  • Check soil moisture(查墒)
  • Runoff soil moisture(跑墒)

Idioms

  • Preserve moisture and protect seedlings(保墒护苗)
  • Check moisture and supplement water(查墒补水)
  • Sow according to soil moisture(看墒播种)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Crucial concept in traditional Chinese agriculture, especially in northern dryland farming.
  • Reflects the importance of water management in China's agricultural civilization.
  • Modern agricultural technology still relies on monitoring and maintaining proper soil moisture.

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