(chén) - To cultivate land & to farm

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chén | 10 strokes | radical:

· chén

To cultivate land;

to farm;

name for a type of plant or herb.

To cultivate landto farmname for a type of plant or herb.

Usage highlights

Cultivate landMedicinal plantAgricultural workPlant cultivationFarming tools

Synonyms

  • to plow; to cultivate
  • agriculture; farming

Antonyms

  • waste; uncultivated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer cultivates the land (莀田).
  • This plant is used in traditional medicine (药莀).
  • Agricultural activities (农莀活动).

Collocations

  • Cultivate land(莀田)
  • Medicinal plant(药莀)
  • Agricultural work(农莀)
  • Plant cultivation(植莀)
  • Farming tools(莀具)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 莀 is associated with agriculture and cultivation in Chinese culture.
  • It reflects the importance of farming and land management in traditional Chinese society.

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