畟 (cè) - Sharp & pointed

畟Tone 4

cè ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

畟 · cè

Sharp;

pointed;

neatly arranged;

orderly appearance.

Sharppointedneatly arranged

Usage highlights

Neatly arranged fieldsSharp plowOrderly farmlandPointed agricultural implementWell

Synonyms

  • 尖— sharp, pointed
  • 利— sharp, keen
  • 齐— neat, orderly

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt, dull
  • 乱— messy, disorderly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The neatly arranged fields (畟畟原隰).
  • Sharp and pointed like a plow (畟畟良耜).
  • The orderly arrangement of the farmland.
  • A pointed agricultural tool.

Collocations

  • Neatly arranged fields(畟畟原隰)
  • Sharp plow(畟畟良耜)
  • Orderly farmland
  • Pointed agricultural implement
  • Well-organized cultivation

Idioms

  • Sharp and pointed like a plow(畟畟良耜)
  • Neatly arranged fields and marshes(畟畟原隰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the sharp, pointed shape of ancient agricultural tools like plows.
  • Extended meaning to describe neatly arranged, orderly appearances, especially in agricultural contexts.
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing well-organized farmland and cultivation.

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