镃 (zī) - Zi — hoe, an ancient farming tool & used in historical contexts for agricultural implements.

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Zi — hoe, an ancient farming tool;

used in historical contexts for agricultural implements.

Zi — hoe, an ancient farming toolused in historical contexts for agricultural implements.

Usage highlights

Hoe toolAgricultural implementAncient farming toolMetal hoeIron hoe

Synonyms

  • 锄— hoe, another type of farming tool
  • 犁— plough, farming implement

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient farmers used hoes (镃基) for tilling soil.
  • This character appears in classical texts about agriculture (农具).
  • The tool was essential for planting crops (种植).

Collocations

  • Hoe tool(镃基)
  • Agricultural implement(农具镃)
  • Ancient farming tool(古代镃具)
  • Metal hoe(金属镃)
  • Iron hoe(铁镃)

Idioms

  • Hoe and plough(镃犁)
  • Base of the hoe(镃基)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ancient agricultural tools and practices.
  • Represents early metal farming implements used in traditional Chinese agriculture.
  • Reflects the importance of farming tools in ancient Chinese civilization.

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