稙 (zhī) - Early-ripening crops & to plant early

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Early-ripening crops;

to plant early;

early cultivation of grains.

Early-ripening cropsto plant earlyearly cultivation of grains.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 早— early (general term)
  • 先— first, prior

Antonyms

  • 晚— late
  • 迟— delayed, tardy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Early-ripening rice varieties(早稙稻)
  • Planting crops ahead of season(稙禾)
  • Ancient agricultural texts mention early planting techniques(稙植)
  • The farmer cultivated early-maturing grains(稙谷)

Collocations

  • Early-ripening rice(早稙稻)
  • Early planting(稙禾)
  • Early cultivation(稙植)
  • Early grains(稙谷)
  • Early crops(稙庄稼)
  • Plant early(稙种)

Idioms

  • Early planting yields early harvest(稙种稙收)
  • Early crops avoid disasters(稙禾避灾)
  • Plant early, harvest early(稙植稙获)

Cultural background

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  • Reflects traditional Chinese agricultural wisdom of timing planting for optimal yields.
  • Associated with early development and precociousness in both agriculture and human talent.
  • Represents the virtue of foresight and preparation in farming practices.

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