蒭 (chú) - Chopping grass for fodder & hay

蒭Tone 2

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蒭 · chú

Chopping grass for fodder;

hay;

to cut grass;

to mow.

Chopping grass for fodderhayto cut grass

Usage highlights

Cut grassFeed hayBundle of hayGrass fodderGather hayHay cart

Synonyms

  • 草— grass; straw
  • 秣— fodder; feed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer cuts grass for fodder (蒭草).
  • They feed hay to the livestock (喂蒭).
  • This is a bundle of hay (一蒭草).
  • The practice of mowing grass (刈蒭).

Collocations

  • Cut grass(刈蒭)
  • Feed hay(喂蒭)
  • Bundle of hay(一蒭草)
  • Grass fodder(蒭草)
  • Gather hay(收蒭)
  • Hay cart(蒭车)

Idioms

  • To offer hay and rice straw(献蒭秣)
  • The value of a bundle of hay(一蒭之价)
  • To transport hay and grain(飞蒭挽粟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with animal husbandry and the provision of fodder for livestock.
  • In ancient times, the offering of hay was part of ritual sacrifices or tributes.
  • The character appears in classical texts related to agriculture and logistics.

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