耬 (lóu) - An ancient agricultural implement used for sowing seeds & drill seeder.

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lóu ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

耬 · lóu

An ancient agricultural implement used for sowing seeds;

drill seeder.

An ancient agricultural implement used for sowing seedsdrill seeder.

Usage highlights

Seed drillDrill seederSowing with drillThreeTwoFoot

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Farmers used the seed drill (耬) for efficient planting.
  • This ancient tool (耬车) revolutionized agriculture.
  • The seed drill (耬犁) was pulled by oxen.

Collocations

  • Seed drill(耬车)
  • Drill seeder(耬犁)
  • Sowing with drill(耬播)
  • Three-legged seed drill(三脚耬)
  • Two-legged seed drill(两脚耬)
  • Foot-operated seed drill(足耬)

Idioms

  • Sow with drill and reap with sickle(耬播镰收)
  • Drill in spring, harvest in autumn(春耬秋获)
  • The drill's path, the sickle's track(耬迹镰踪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The seed drill was invented during the Han Dynasty, representing a major advancement in agricultural technology.
  • It allowed for precise sowing of seeds in rows, increasing agricultural efficiency and crop yields.
  • The character contains the '耒' radical, indicating its connection to farming tools and agriculture.

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