墽 (qiāo) - Hard, barren soil & rocky and infertile land

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qiāo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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墽 · qiāo

Hard, barren soil;

rocky and infertile land;

also refers to a place name in ancient times.

Hard, barren soilrocky and infertile landalso refers to a place name in ancient

Usage highlights

Barren soilRocky landPlace name QiaoInfertile groundHard earth

Synonyms

  • 瘠— barren, poor (soil)
  • 硗— hard, barren (land)

Antonyms

  • 沃— fertile, rich (soil)
  • 肥— fertile, productive (land)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The land was too barren (墽地) for farming.
  • They encountered rocky soil (墽土) while digging.
  • Ancient records mention a place called Qiao (墽) in the state of Song.

Collocations

  • Barren soil(墽地)
  • Rocky land(墽土)
  • Place name Qiao(墽)
  • Infertile ground(墽壤)
  • Hard earth(墽硬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts like 'Mencius' referring to specific locations.
  • Character reflects agricultural concerns about soil quality in ancient China.
  • Rare character primarily of historical and literary interest.

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