銍 (zhì) - Zhi — an ancient type of sickle used & also an ancient place name in modern Anhui

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銍 · zhì

Zhi — an ancient type of sickle used for harvesting grain;

also an ancient place name in modern Anhui province.

Zhi — an ancient type of sickle usedalso an ancient place name in modern Anhui

Usage highlights

Ancient sickleZhi cityHarvesting toolBronze sickleAgricultural implement

Synonyms

  • 鐮刀— sickle (modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Farmers used sickles (銍) for harvesting millet.
  • The ancient Zhi city (銍城) was located in present-day Anhui.
  • Historical texts mention Zhi as an agricultural tool (農具銍).

Collocations

  • Ancient sickle(古銍)
  • Zhi city(銍城)
  • Harvesting tool(收割銍)
  • Bronze sickle(銅銍)
  • Agricultural implement(農具銍)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern language

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as an agricultural implement for harvesting grain
  • Also used as a place name in ancient China, located in modern Suixi County, Anhui
  • Mentioned in classical works like the Book of Songs and historical records

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