(xián) - A type of rice plant & husked rice

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xián | 15 strokes | radical:

· xián

A type of rice plant;

husked rice;

also refers to a type of ancient grain.

A type of rice planthusked ricealso refers to a type of ancient grain.

Usage highlights

husked ricerice plantgood grainancient grainrice stalk

Synonyms

  • rice plant
  • rice (husked)
  • grain, cereal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer harvested the rice (稴米).
  • This variety of grain is known for its quality (好稴).
  • Ancient texts mention this type of husked rice (古稴).

Collocations

  • husked rice(稴米)
  • rice plant(稴禾)
  • good grain(好稴)
  • ancient grain(古稴)
  • rice stalk(稴秆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient agricultural texts referring to specific rice varieties.
  • Represents traditional Chinese agricultural heritage and grain cultivation.

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