農 (nóng) - Agriculture, farming & to farm

農Tone 2

nóng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

農 · nóng

Agriculture, farming;

to farm;

farmer;

agricultural

Agriculture, farmingto farmfarmer

Usage highlights

FarmerAgricultureAgricultural productsFarming villageFarming workAgricultural technology

Synonyms

  • 耕— to plow, to cultivate
  • 田— field, farmland
  • 农事— farming activities

Antonyms

  • 商— commerce, business
  • 工— industry, worker

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Modern agriculture uses advanced technology (现代农业).
  • He works as a farmer (农民).
  • Agricultural products are essential for life (农产品).
  • The government supports agricultural development (农业发展).

Collocations

  • Farmer(农民)
  • Agriculture(农业)
  • Agricultural products(农产品)
  • Farming village(农村)
  • Farming work(农活)
  • Agricultural technology(农业技术)

Idioms

  • Return to farming after official service(解甲归农)
  • Value agriculture and suppress commerce(重农抑商)
  • The foundation of the nation lies in agriculture(国以农为本)
  • Agriculture is the foundation of all industries(农为百业之本)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Agriculture has been the foundation of Chinese civilization for millennia.
  • Traditional Chinese society placed farmers second only to scholars in the social hierarchy.
  • The character reflects China's long history as an agricultural society.
  • Modern agricultural reforms have transformed rural life in China.

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