穯 (sè) - Obsolete variant of 穑 (sè), meaning to harvest & to gather in grain

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穯 · sè

Obsolete variant of 穑 (sè), meaning to harvest crops;

to gather in grain;

agricultural work.

Obsolete variant of 穑 (sè), meaning to harvestto gather in grainagricultural work.

Usage highlights

Harvest cropsGather in grainAgricultural workHarvest seasonFarming and harvestingHarvest management

Synonyms

  • 穑— to harvest crops; gather in grain
  • 收— to harvest; collect
  • 获— to reap; harvest

Antonyms

  • 播— to sow seeds
  • 种— to plant; cultivate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmers worked diligently to harvest the grain (穯庄稼).
  • Ancient texts mention the importance of timely harvesting (穯获).
  • Agricultural management was crucial for the harvest (穯事).

Collocations

  • Harvest crops(穯庄稼)
  • Gather in grain(穯谷)
  • Agricultural work(穯事)
  • Harvest season(穯时)
  • Farming and harvesting(稼穯)
  • Harvest management(穯政)

Idioms

  • Neither sowing nor reaping(不稼不穯)
  • Farming and harvesting diligently(稼穯艰难)
  • The hardship of agricultural work(稼穯之难)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally an ancient variant of 穑, used in classical texts about agriculture.
  • Reflects the importance of harvesting in traditional agrarian Chinese society.
  • Appears in historical documents and classical literature.

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