穊 (jì) - Dense, thick, close-growing (of crops, vegetation) & refers to plants growing closely together.

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穊 · jì

Dense, thick, close-growing (of crops, vegetation);

refers to plants growing closely together.

Dense, thick, close-growing (of crops, vegetation)refers to plants growing closely together.

Usage highlights

Dense cropsThick plantingCloseDense vegetationThick forestAbundant grain

Synonyms

  • 密— dense, close
  • 稠— thick, dense
  • 茂— luxuriant, lush

Antonyms

  • 疏— sparse, thin
  • 稀— rare, scarce

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crops grow densely (禾苗稠穊).
  • The forest is thick with trees (林木穊密).
  • Plant the seeds closely (穊種).

Collocations

  • Dense crops(穊禾)
  • Thick planting(穊植)
  • Close-growing(穊密)
  • Dense vegetation(穊草)
  • Thick forest(穊林)
  • Abundant grain(穊穀)

Idioms

  • Dense crops and abundant harvests(穊禾豐收)
  • Thick forests and dense woods(穊林密木)
  • Plant closely for abundant yield(穊種豐穫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in agricultural contexts to describe optimal crop density for maximum yield.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese agricultural wisdom about proper planting techniques.
  • Appears in classical texts discussing farming methods and crop management.

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