(zhū) - A variant form of 秷, meaning to reap & also appears in ancient texts.

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zhū | 11 strokes | radical:

· zhū

A variant form of 秷, meaning to reap or harvest grain;

also appears in ancient texts.

A variant form of 秷, meaning to reapalso appears in ancient texts.

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Harvest grainAncient variantTextual variant

Synonyms

  • to reap, to harvest
  • to gather, to collect

Antonyms

  • to sow, to scatter seeds
  • to plant, to grow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character appears in classical texts (秼 in ancient manuscripts).
  • It represents the harvesting of crops (收割庄稼).
  • Sometimes used as a variant form (异体字).

Collocations

  • Harvest grain(秼谷)
  • Ancient variant(古秼)
  • Textual variant(异体秼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears primarily in classical Chinese texts and manuscripts.
  • Represents agricultural practices of ancient China.

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