穋 (lù) - Late-ripening grain & refers to grains that mature late in the

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lù ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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穋 · lù

Late-ripening grain;

refers to grains that mature late in the season, particularly rice.

Late-ripening grainrefers to grains that mature late in the

Usage highlights

LateEarly and late grainsLate maturationHarvest timeGrain ripeningAgricultural timing

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The late-ripening rice (穋稻) is harvested in autumn.
  • Farmers distinguish between early and late grains (早穋).
  • This variety is known for its late maturation (晚穋).
  • The harvest schedule accounts for different ripening times (穋期).

Collocations

  • Late-ripening rice(穋稻)
  • Early and late grains(早穋)
  • Late maturation(晚穋)
  • Harvest time(穋期)
  • Grain ripening(穋熟)
  • Agricultural timing(穋候)

Idioms

  • Distinguishing early and late crops(辨早别穋)
  • Timely planting and harvesting(种早收穋)
  • Seasonal grain varieties(时谷异穋)

Cultural background

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  • Reflects traditional Chinese agricultural knowledge of crop varieties and harvest timing.
  • Important in historical agricultural texts for distinguishing grain types and planting schedules.
  • Represents the sophistication of traditional farming practices in managing different crop maturation periods.

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