穮 (biāo) - To weed & to hoe

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biāo ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

穮 · biāo

To weed;

to hoe;

also refers to a method of cultivation where crops are planted sparsely.

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Usage highlights

To hoe the fieldSparse plantingTo weed diligentlyAgricultural weedingField hoeing

Synonyms

  • 锄— to hoe, to weed
  • 耘— to weed

Antonyms

  • 植— to plant
  • 种— to sow, to cultivate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer hoed the field (穮田).
  • Sparse planting method (穮种法).
  • We must weed the crops diligently (必须勤穮).

Collocations

  • To hoe the field(穮田)
  • Sparse planting(穮种)
  • To weed diligently(勤穮)
  • Agricultural weeding(农穮)
  • Field hoeing(耕穮)

Idioms

  • Diligent weeding yields a full harvest(穮蓘致丰)
  • Weed without harming the seedlings(穮而不伤苗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from ancient Chinese agricultural practices, reflecting the importance of meticulous field maintenance.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, indicating its long history in Chinese agrarian culture.

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