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垡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
垡fáto plow; place nameg, 9 strokes, radical 土, rank #74627, Very Hard
垡fáto turn the soilunknown, 9 strokes, radical 土, rank #74627, Very Hard
垡fáupturned soilunknown, 9 strokes, radical 土, rank #74627, Very Hard
垡fá(used in place names)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 土, rank #74627, Very Hard
fá(fa2) T2
  1. 1to plow; place name
  2. 2to turn the soil
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March 24, 2026

垡fá(fa2)

The character 垡 (fá) primarily refers to the action of plowing or turning the soil, typically in the context of agriculture. It can also denote upturned soil and is often found in place names across China, indicating areas that are associated with farming or cultivation.

Strokes9Radical土Frequency#74627DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, agriculture has been the backbone of society for thousands of years, and characters like 垡 reflect the importance of farming practices and the relationship between people and the land.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer turning the soil with a plow (the meaning of 垡). The character has the radical 土 (earth) at the bottom, representing soil, and the top part can be imagined as a person working hard in the field, making it easier to remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 垡

fá(fa2)
1to plow; place name
2to turn the soil
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About 垡

垡Simplified
9Strokes
土Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 垡

Usage Notes

When using 垡, it is often in a more formal context related to agriculture. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters; ensure to use the correct tone and context to avoid misunderstandings. It often collocates with terms related to farming.

HSK Study Tips

Although 垡 is not part of the formal HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 2 words like 土 (tǔ - earth) and 耕 (gēng - to plow). Students should focus on understanding agricultural terms and their usage in everyday contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 垡 with similar characters like 塌 (tā - to collapse) due to the similar structure. Make sure to practice the pronunciation and context to distinguish them clearly.

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Etymology of 垡

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)伐
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Case file: 垡

  1. 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half伐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayearth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 垡?

Decomposition of 垡

IDS Structure⿱伐土
垡Full Character
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伐fa2
top
土Tu3
bottom
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How to say to plow; place name in Chinese

“to plow; place name” in Chinese is垡fá

The character 垡 (fá) primarily refers to the action of plowing or turning the soil, typically in the context of agriculture. It can also denote upturned soil and is often found in place names across China, indicating areas that are associated with farming or cultivation.

When to use 垡

When using 垡, it is often in a more formal context related to agriculture. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters; ensure to use the correct tone and context to avoid misunderstandings. It often collocates with terms related to farming.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 垡 with similar characters like 塌 (tā - to collapse) due to the similar structure. Make sure to practice the pronunciation and context to distinguish them clearly.

Write 垡

垡

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Word Family of 垡

Words Containing This Character1
垡fáupturned soil
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Compound Meaning

What does 垡 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 垡

Common phrases include 垡土 (fátǔ - plowed soil) and 垡地 (fádì - plowed land).

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