穘 (xiāo) - A rare character with two main readings and & 2) rào — ancient term related to farming

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xiāo ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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穘 · xiāo

A rare character with two main readings and meanings: 1) xiāo — young shoots or sprouts of grain;

2) rào — ancient term related to farming or agriculture.

A rare character with two main readings and2) rào — ancient term related to farming

Usage highlights

Young grain shootsFarming techniquesAgricultural manualGrain cultivationAncient farming

Synonyms

  • 苗— sprout, seedling
  • 芽— bud, shoot

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The young grain shoots (禾穘) appeared in the field.
  • Ancient texts mention farming techniques (穘艺).
  • The character appears in classical agricultural manuals (农书中的穘).

Collocations

  • Young grain shoots(禾穘)
  • Farming techniques(穘艺)
  • Agricultural manual(穘书)
  • Grain cultivation(穘植)
  • Ancient farming(古穘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese agricultural texts and dictionaries.
  • Represents ancient Chinese agricultural knowledge and grain cultivation.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.

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