稰 (xǔ) - Ancient term for glutinous rice & early-ripening grain

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xǔ ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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稰 · xǔ

Ancient term for glutinous rice;

early-ripening grain;

also refers to cooked rice or food offerings.

Ancient term for glutinous riceearly-ripening grainalso refers to cooked rice or food offerings.

Usage highlights

EarlyGlutinous riceFood offerings

Synonyms

  • 糯— glutinous rice
  • 稻— rice plant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention early-ripening grain (稰).
  • The character appears in classical agricultural records (稰).
  • Ritual offerings included cooked rice (稰).

Collocations

  • Early-ripening grain(早稰)
  • Glutinous rice(稰米)
  • Food offerings(稰食)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing agricultural products and rituals.
  • Reflects ancient Chinese grain classification and culinary practices.
  • Used in historical contexts involving food offerings and ceremonies.

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