鍏 (wéi) - Plow & a farming implement used for tilling soil

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wéi ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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鍏 · wéi

Plow;

a farming implement used for tilling soil;

also refers to a type of ancient weapon.

Plowa farming implement used for tilling soilalso refers to a type of ancient weapon.

Usage highlights

Iron plowWooden plowAncient plowPlow bladePlow handleFarming plow

Synonyms

  • 犁— plow (more common modern term)
  • 耕具— farming tool

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer used a plow (鍏) to prepare the field.
  • This ancient plow (古鍏) is displayed in the museum.
  • He repaired the damaged plow (损坏的鍏).

Collocations

  • Iron plow(铁鍏)
  • Wooden plow(木鍏)
  • Ancient plow(古鍏)
  • Plow blade(鍏刃)
  • Plow handle(鍏柄)
  • Farming plow(农鍏)

Idioms

  • Plow the fields and weed the garden(耕鍏耘园)
  • Plow deep and weed thoroughly(深耕易鍏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents agricultural tools and farming civilization in ancient China.
  • Appears in historical texts describing farming techniques and implements.
  • Symbolizes hard work and cultivation in traditional agricultural society.

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