犂 (lí) - Plow — an agricultural implement used for turning & to plow

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lí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

犂 · lí

Plow — an agricultural implement used for turning over soil;

to plow;

also refers to an ancient measurement unit.

Plow — an agricultural implement used for turningto plowalso refers to an ancient measurement unit.

Usage highlights

Plow the fieldIron plowOx plowPlowsharePlow handleAncient plow

Synonyms

  • 犁— plow (more common simplified form)
  • 耕— to plow, to till

Antonyms

  • 荒— wasteland, uncultivated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer uses a plow (犁) to till the land.
  • Plowing the field (犁田) is hard work.
  • This ancient text mentions a measurement called li (犂).
  • Ox-drawn plow (牛犁) was common in traditional agriculture.

Collocations

  • Plow the field(犁田)
  • Iron plow(铁犁)
  • Ox plow(牛犁)
  • Plowshare(犁头)
  • Plow handle(犁柄)
  • Ancient plow(古犁)

Idioms

  • Plowing through clouds and driving fog(犁云驭雾)
  • Plowing the field and reading books(耕犁读书)
  • Scorched earth and deep plowing(焦土深犁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents fundamental agricultural technology in Chinese civilization, symbolizing hard work and sustenance.
  • As an ancient measurement unit, it appears in historical texts and economic records.
  • The character structure reflects its agricultural function with components related to cattle and cutting.

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