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AI Study Notes for 垦
耕 (gēng) - use 垦 when emphasizing the reclamation of land for farming, while 耕 focuses on the act of tilling or plowing already cultivated land.
This verb is typically used in formal contexts related to agriculture. A common mistake is to confuse it with other farming-related verbs like 种 (zhòng), which specifically means 'to plant.' Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning.
Although 垦 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK 4 themes like agriculture and environment. Students should focus on its usage in phrases related to farming and land reclamation.
Learners often confuse 垦 with 耕 (gēng), which specifically means 'to plow.' For example, saying '我垦田' (wǒ kěn tián) is incorrect if referring to plowing; it should be '我耕田' (wǒ gēng tián).
Pronunciation of 垦
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Etymology of 垦
Phonosemantic compound. 土 represents the meaning and 艮 represents the sound. Simplified form of 墾.
earth
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Case file: 垦
Phonosemantic compound. 土 represents the meaning and 艮 represents the sound. Simplified form of 墾.
- 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half艮 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayearth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to cultivate, to farm; to reclaim in Chinese
“to cultivate, to farm; to reclaim” in Chinese is垦
The character 垦 (kěn) means 'to cultivate' or 'to farm,' often referring to the act of reclaiming land for agricultural purposes. It is commonly used in contexts related to agriculture, land management, and environmental restoration.
When to use 垦
This verb is typically used in formal contexts related to agriculture. A common mistake is to confuse it with other farming-related verbs like 种 (zhòng), which specifically means 'to plant.' Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning.
垦 or something close to it
耕 (gēng) - use 垦 when emphasizing the reclamation of land for farming, while 耕 focuses on the act of tilling or plowing already cultivated land.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 垦 with 耕 (gēng), which specifically means 'to plow.' For example, saying '我垦田' (wǒ kěn tián) is incorrect if referring to plowing; it should be '我耕田' (wǒ gēng tián).
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Grammar Patterns of 垦
垦 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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它会出钱雇农民开____这块低矮丛林来种植麦子。
It would pay farmers to plough up the scrub and plant wheat.
Example Sentences for 垦 (1)
Word Family of 垦
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Frequently Asked Questions about 垦
You might encounter 垦荒 (kěn huāng), meaning 'to reclaim wasteland'.
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