(líng) - Ling — an archaic term referring to the & also an ancient unit of age.

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líng | 10 strokes | radical:

· líng

Ling — an archaic term referring to the age of a grain crop;

also an ancient unit of age.

Ling — an archaic term referring to thealso an ancient unit of age.

Usage highlights

Grain ageCrop maturityAgricultural cycle
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The grain reached its age (秢).
  • An ancient unit for measuring crop maturity (秢).
  • Used in historical texts for agricultural cycles (秢).

Collocations

  • Grain age()
  • Crop maturity()
  • Agricultural cycle()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts related to agriculture and measurement.
  • Reflects ancient Chinese focus on grain cultivation and seasonal cycles.

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