穈 (méi) - Millet & a type of grain

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méi ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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穈 · méi

Millet;

a type of grain;

also used in ancient texts as a variant of 糜.

Milleta type of grainalso used in ancient texts as a variant

Usage highlights

Millet grainMillet porridgeAncient milletGrain and millet

Synonyms

  • 糜— congee; rice gruel (variant usage)
  • 黍— broomcorn millet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions millet (穈) as a staple grain.
  • He cooked a porridge made from millet (穈粥).
  • The character 穈 appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文献).

Collocations

  • Millet grain(穈米)
  • Millet porridge(穈粥)
  • Ancient millet(古穈)
  • Grain and millet(谷穈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 穈 is an ancient character for millet, a key grain in early Chinese agriculture.
  • It appears in classical texts but is rarely used in modern Chinese.

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