槹 (gāo) - A well-sweep & a device for drawing water from a well,
槹 · gāo
A well-sweep;
a device for drawing water from a well, consisting of a long pole with a bucket at one end and a counterweight at the other.
A well-sweepa device for drawing water from a well,
Usage highlights
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Synonyms
- 桔槹— well-sweep (full term)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient well-sweep (桔槹) was an efficient irrigation tool.
- Farmers used the well-sweep (井槹) to draw water.
- The principle of the well-sweep (槹的原理) utilizes leverage.
Collocations
- well-sweep(桔槹)
- well-sweep principle(槹理)
- well-sweep device(槹具)
- water-drawing well-sweep(汲水槹)
- lever well-sweep(杠杆槹)
Cultural background
FAQ- Represents an ancient Chinese agricultural invention for irrigation, demonstrating early application of leverage.
- Often appears in historical texts describing farming technology and water management systems.