畷 (zhuì) - A boundary path between fields & a raised path between rice paddies

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zhuì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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畷 · zhuì

A boundary path between fields;

a raised path between rice paddies;

an ancient term for a footpath between fields.

A boundary path between fieldsa raised path between rice paddiesan ancient term for a footpath between fields.

Usage highlights

Field pathBoundary ridgePath between fieldsAncient field measurement

Synonyms

  • 田埂— ridge between fields
  • 阡陌— paths between fields (north-south and east-west)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer walked along the field path (畷).
  • Ancient texts mention boundary markers along the field ridges (田畷).
  • The irrigation system required maintenance of the paths between paddies (畷道).

Collocations

  • Field path(田畷)
  • Boundary ridge(畷界)
  • Path between fields(畷道)
  • Ancient field measurement(畷亩)

Idioms

  • Boundaries and paths(疆畷)
  • Field ridges and boundaries(畷疆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing agricultural land division and measurement.
  • Reflects the importance of precise field boundaries in traditional Chinese agriculture.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in historical or specialized contexts.

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