(kuàng) - Coarse, unrefined grain & refers to barley or oats that have not

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kuàng | 19 strokes | radical:

· kuàng

Coarse, unrefined grain;

refers to barley or oats that have not been fully processed.

Coarse, unrefined grainrefers to barley or oats that have not

Usage highlights

Coarse barleyUnrefined grainRough grainCoarse oats

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer harvested unhusked barley (穬麦).
  • This type of coarse grain is used for animal feed (穬谷).
  • Ancient texts mention this unrefined grain (穬).

Collocations

  • Coarse barley(穬麦)
  • Unrefined grain(穬谷)
  • Rough grain(穬粮)
  • Coarse oats(穬燕麦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese agricultural texts describing grain types.
  • Represents a less refined, more rustic form of grain compared to polished rice or wheat.

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