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耧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
耧lóua drill for sowing graing, 15 strokes, radical 耒
耧lóudrill for sowing grainunknown, 15 strokes, radical 耒
lóu(lou2) T2
  1. 1a drill for sowing grain
  2. 2drill for sowing grain
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March 24, 2026

耧(耬)lóu(lou2)

The character 耧 (lóu) refers to a traditional agricultural tool used for sowing seeds in the ground. This drill allows farmers to plant seeds in a more efficient and organized manner, thus promoting better crop yields. It is not commonly used in modern contexts but may appear in discussions about traditional farming methods.

Strokes15Radical耒
Cultural Note

The use of 耧 (lóu) reflects China's long history of agriculture, where traditional tools and methods are still appreciated in rural areas. The practice of using drills for sowing is part of the cultural heritage connected to farming.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer using a large drill in the field to plant seeds. The shape of the character 耧 resembles a farmer's tool with its horizontal line representing the ground and the vertical strokes symbolizing the drill's handle. The sound 'lóu' can be remembered by thinking of 'low' as in 'low to the ground' where seeds are planted.

Meanings of 耧

lóu(lou2)
1a drill for sowing grain
2drill for sowing grain
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About 耧

耧Simplified
耬Traditional
15Strokes
耒Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 耧

Usage Notes

This term is quite specialized and may be used more frequently in historical or agricultural contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with other similar terms related to farming. In informal conversation, it might not be widely recognized, so it's best used in more specialized discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As this word is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on understanding its historical significance in agriculture. Connecting it with other agricultural terms like '种子' (zhǒngzǐ - seed) or '播种' (bōzhǒng - sowing) may enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 耧 with similar characters like '耕' (gēng - to plow) or '种' (zhǒng - to plant). It's important to remember that 耧 specifically refers to a sowing drill, while the others denote different farming actions.

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Etymology of 耧

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

plow

Semantic (meaning)耒
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Phonetic (sound)娄
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Origin

耧 = 耒 + 娄. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 耧

IDS Structure⿰耒娄
耧Full Character
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耒lei3
left
娄Lou2
right
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Parts

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How to say a drill for sowing grain in Chinese

“a drill for sowing grain” in Chinese is耧lóu

The character 耧 (lóu) refers to a traditional agricultural tool used for sowing seeds in the ground. This drill allows farmers to plant seeds in a more efficient and organized manner, thus promoting better crop yields. It is not commonly used in modern contexts but may appear in discussions about traditional farming methods.

When to use 耧

This term is quite specialized and may be used more frequently in historical or agricultural contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with other similar terms related to farming. In informal conversation, it might not be widely recognized, so it's best used in more specialized discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 耧 with similar characters like '耕' (gēng - to plow) or '种' (zhǒng - to plant). It's important to remember that 耧 specifically refers to a sowing drill, while the others denote different farming actions.

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Word Family of 耧

Words Containing This Character1
耧lóudrill for sowing grain耬

Frequently Asked Questions about 耧

No, 耧 is primarily associated with traditional farming techniques and is not commonly used in modern agricultural practices.

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