穄 (jì) - Broomcorn millet — a type of millet (Panicum

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Broomcorn millet — a type of millet (Panicum miliaceum) cultivated as a cereal crop, similar to proso millet.

Broomcorn millet — a type of millet (Panicum

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 黍— broomcorn millet (often used interchangeably)
  • 稷— millet (another term for similar grains)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Broomcorn millet (穄子) is a drought-resistant crop.
  • They grow millet (穄米) in northern China.
  • This field is planted with millet (穄田).
  • Millet porridge (穄粥) is a traditional food.

Collocations

  • broomcorn millet(穄子)
  • millet grain(穄米)
  • millet field(穄田)
  • millet porridge(穄粥)
  • millet flour(穄面)
  • planting millet(种穄)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Broomcorn millet was one of the earliest domesticated crops in ancient China, dating back to the Neolithic period.
  • It was particularly important in northern China where it served as a staple food before the widespread adoption of wheat and rice.
  • Millet cultivation is associated with drought resistance and adaptability to poor soil conditions.

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