稑 (lù) - Late-ripening grain — refers to grains that are

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lù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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稑 · lù

Late-ripening grain — refers to grains that are planted later in the season and harvested after early-ripening varieties.

Late-ripening grain — refers to grains that are

Usage highlights

Early and late grainsLateEarlyGrain varietiesPlanting grains

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 早稑— early-ripening grain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer planted both early and late-ripening grains (早稑和晚稑).
  • This variety is known as late-ripening millet (晚稑).
  • Ancient texts distinguish between early and late crops (早稑晚稑之辨).

Collocations

  • Early and late grains(早稑晚稑)
  • Late-ripening grain(晚稑)
  • Early-ripening grain(早稑)
  • Grain varieties(稑种)
  • Planting grains(种稑)

Idioms

  • Early and late grains, each in their season(早稑晚稑，各得其时)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient agricultural texts distinguishing crop varieties by ripening time.
  • Reflects sophisticated understanding of agricultural cycles in traditional Chinese farming.
  • Rare character primarily used in specialized agricultural contexts.

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