麧 (hé) - Coarse barley & unrefined grain

麧Tone 2

hé ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

麧 · hé

Coarse barley;

unrefined grain;

bran.

Coarse barleyunrefined grainbran.

Usage highlights

Coarse barleyBran flourGrain husksUnrefined foodCoarse grain

Synonyms

  • 糙— coarse, unrefined
  • 粗— rough, crude
  • 麸— bran, chaff

Antonyms

  • 精— refined, polished
  • 细— fine, delicate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Coarse barley flour(麧粉)
  • Unrefined grain(麧米)
  • Bran from milling(麧麸)

Collocations

  • Coarse barley(麧麦)
  • Bran flour(麧粉)
  • Grain husks(麧糠)
  • Unrefined food(麧食)
  • Coarse grain(麧粮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 麧 refers to coarse, unrefined grains in ancient Chinese agricultural society
  • Represents humble, basic sustenance rather than refined foods
  • Appears in classical texts describing simple peasant diets

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