糇 (hóu) - Dried food, provisions, dry rations & specifically refers to dried grain or food that

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hóu ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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糇 · hóu

Dried food, provisions, dry rations;

specifically refers to dried grain or food that can be stored for long periods.

Dried food, provisions, dry rationsspecifically refers to dried grain or food that

Usage highlights

Dried provisionsGrain rationsFood provisionsDry grain

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient travelers carried dried provisions (干糇).
  • They prepared grain rations (粮糇) for the journey.
  • The term appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs (诗经).

Collocations

  • Dried provisions(干糇)
  • Grain rations(粮糇)
  • Food provisions(糇食)
  • Dry grain(糇粮)

Idioms

  • A small oversight in provisions can lead to disputes(干糇以愆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, notably in the Book of Songs, reflecting ancient food preservation methods.
  • Represents practical sustenance rather than luxury, associated with travel, military campaigns, and basic livelihood.
  • The character's usage has become largely archaic in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical literature.

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